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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. 420
Intro Number: Int. No. 420 • Enactment Date: 1967-11-27T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1967-10-21T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.89117596599993,40.707020267000075]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 420
Enactment Date
1967-11-27T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1967-10-21T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1967/113
Category
Park
Borough
Queens
New Name
Joseph F. Mafera Park
Present Name
Glen Ridge Park
Limits
The park within the territory bounded by 65th Place, the Lutheran Cemetery Branch of the Brooklyn-Manhattan Transit, the Long Island Railroad (Manhattan Beach Division) and the New York connecting railroad and more particularly described on Map No. 3094.
Zip Code
11385.0
Introduced By Council Members
Curtis, Cuite, Friedland, Gelfand, Katzman, Modugno, Smith, and Weiss
Biographical Information
Mr. Mafera during a public career spanning 36 years served as Secretary, and later Superintendent of the Queens Park Department, interim Borough President of Queens and as Tax Commissioner. He was Democratic District Leader of the Ridgewood section of Qu
Int. No. 471-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 471-A • Enactment Date: 2004-12-21T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2004-08-05T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.83432474999995,40.57843621300003]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 471-A
Enactment Date
2004-12-21T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2004-08-05T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2004/063
Category
Intersection
Borough
Queens
New Name
Firefighter John Heffernan Street
Limits
The intersection of Beach 114th Street and the Boardwalk
Zip Code
11694.0
Introduced By Council Members
Addabbo, Jr., Avella, Barron, Brewer, Clarke, Comrie, deBlasio, Dilan, Fidler, Gallagher, Gennaro, Gentile, Gerson, Gioia, Jackson, James, Jennings, Koppell, Lanza, Liu, Lopez, Martinez, McMahon, The Speaker (Council Member Miller), Monserrate, Moskowitz
Biographical Information
Awaiting Biographical Information.
Int. No. 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":[-73.85909281399995,40.74479226700004]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1300
Enactment Date
2019-01-20T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2019-07-09T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2019/024
Category
Intersection
Borough
Queens
New Name
Nicholas Pennetti Way
Limits
At the intersection of 104th Street and Nicholls Avenue
Zip Code
11368.0
Introduced By Council Members
Moya
Biographical Information
Nicholas Pennetti was a beloved member of the Corona community who served in World War II with the United States Army. After the war, he became very active in his community. He was a leader in his parish, Saint Leo’s, and a president of the Holy Name
Int. No. 877-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 877-A • Enactment Date: 2008-12-29T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2008-08-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.94196418699994,40.67290380700007]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 877-A
Enactment Date
2008-12-29T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2008-08-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2008/064
Category
Intersection
Borough
Brooklyn
New Name
Shirley Chisholm Place
Limits
At the southwest corner of Park Place and Kingston Avenue
Zip Code
11213.0
Introduced By Council Members
Vann
Biographical Information
Shirley Chisholm was an outstanding teacher and leader in the community who was elected to the New York State Assembly and then became the first African-American woman elected to the United States House of Representatives. She championed the rights of m
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":[-73.93423699499994,40.767861018000076]}
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
Ali Pasha Sabanagic Street
Present Name
None
Limits
At the intersection of 12th Street and 31st Drive
Zip Code
11106.0
Introduced By Council Members
Cabán
Biographical Information
Ali Pasha Sabanagic (1828-1889) was a revered leader, patriot and unifier of the Plav-Gusinje region. He was born in Gusinje and educated in Istanbul and rose through the ranks of the Ottoman administration to become a Kaymakam (district governor). He is
Int. No. 388
Intro Number: Int. No. 388 • Enactment Date: 2014-07-09T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2014-07-24T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.84990130299997,40.57752792400004]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 388
Enactment Date
2014-07-09T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2014-07-24T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2014/034
Category
Intersection
Borough
Queens
New Name
Dylan Smith Way
Limits
At the intersection of Beach 130th Street and Newport Avenue
Zip Code
11694.0
Introduced By Council Members
Ulrich
Biographical Information
Dylan Smith was a Queens lifeguard who used his surfboard to save six people during Hurricane Sandy. He rescued the six people by using a homemade rope bridge and his surfboard to get the people away from fires spreading across the Rockaway Peninsula. He
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":[-74.22461319399997,40.51047855500008]}
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
Staten Island
New Name
William “Pop” Marsh Avenue
Limits
At the northwest corner of Richard Avenue and Bartow Avenue
Zip Code
10309.0
Introduced By Council Members
Borelli
Biographical Information
William Marsh was a FDNY lieutenant, veteran, registered nurse and volunteer coach who was dedicated to his family and his faith. He was born and raised in Tottenville and graduated from St. Mary's High School in Perth Amboy. He served in the United St
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":[-74.10517853399995,40.61829564400006]}
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
Vinnie Hutton Harrier Fun Run Way
Limits
At the southwest corner of Cheshire Place and Clove Road
Zip Code
10301.0
Introduced By Council Members
Rose
Biographical Information
Vinnie Hutton loved to run. He began running in high school and later was inducted into the YMCA’s 75,000 Mile Club in 1977. He was presented a golden sneaker with wings for his thousands of miles that he ran. He had a remarkable career as an athlete,
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":[-73.97193231699998,40.645160762000046]}
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
Tyler Kobe Nichols Way
Limits
At the intersection of East 8th Street and Turner Place
Zip Code
11218.0
Introduced By Council Members
Joseph
Biographical Information
Tyler Kobe Nichols was killed when he was stabbed three times while trying to defend his brother from attackers. In the aftermath of his death, the family founded the Long Live King Kobe foundation to combat street violence through peaceful initiatives,
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":[-73.88668677699997,40.665821796000046]}
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
Brooklyn
New Name
African Burial Ground Square
Limits
At the intersections of Schenck Avenue and Livonia Avenue
Zip Code
11207.0
Introduced By Council Members
Barron
Biographical Information
This co-naming will commemorate the burial ground for enslaved Africans in the area encompassing Schenck, New Lots and Livonia Avenues and Barbey Street in the borough of Brooklyn.
Int. No. 1188-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 1188-A • Enactment Date: 2013-12-17T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2013-07-30T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.09261598999996,40.63562501700005]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1188-A
Enactment Date
2013-12-17T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2013-07-30T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2013/131
Category
Intersection
Borough
Staten Island
New Name
Carmine Granito and William Smith Way
Limits
Underneath the Brighton Avenue sign at the intersection of Brighton Avenue and Lafayette Avenue
Zip Code
10301.0
Introduced By Council Members
Rose
Biographical Information
Carmine Granito and William Smith were killed in combat during WWII in Okinawa, Japan.
Int. No. 471-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 471-A • Enactment Date: 2004-12-21T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2004-08-05T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.01421913299998,40.62068051400007]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 471-A
Enactment Date
2004-12-21T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2004-08-05T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2004/063
Category
Intersection
Borough
Brooklyn
New Name
Robert F. Tipaldi 9/11 Memorial Way
Limits
The intersection of 79th Street and 11th Avenue
Zip Code
11228.0
Introduced By Council Members
Addabbo, Jr., Avella, Barron, Brewer, Clarke, Comrie, deBlasio, Dilan, Fidler, Gallagher, Gennaro, Gentile, Gerson, Gioia, Jackson, James, Jennings, Koppell, Lanza, Liu, Lopez, Martinez, McMahon, The Speaker (Council Member Miller), Monserrate, Moskowitz
Biographical Information
Awaiting Biographical Information.
BOAP No. 1372, BOAR No. 507
Intro Number: BOAP No. 1372, BOAR No. 507 • Enactment Date: 1929-10-29T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1929-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.85542867399994,40.74370498600007]}
Intro Number
BOAP No. 1372, BOAR No. 507
Enactment Date
1929-10-29T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1929-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
Not Provided
Category
Park
Borough
Queens
New Name
William F. Moore Memorial Park
Limits
The unnamed triangular space formed by the junction of Corona Avenue, 108th Street and 51st Avenue
Zip Code
11368.0
Introduced By Council Members
Alderman Connolly
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/william-f-moore-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

Corona Ave., 108th St. and 51st Ave., Corona. Named Oct. 29
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":[-73.89900919699994,40.82184164100005]}
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
Bronx
New Name
Rev. Dr. Shellie Sampson, Jr. Way
Limits
At the northernmost intersection of 163rd Street and Rev. James Polite Avenue
Zip Code
10459.0
Introduced By Council Members
Arroyo
Biographical Information
Rev. Dr. Shellie Sampson, Jr. co-founded the Thessalonia Elementary Academy, established the Thessalonia Institute of Education and secured the construction of the Thessalonia Cultural Community Center. He was also a microbiologist. The Thessalonia

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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":[-74.13213163299997,40.637820944000055]}
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
Rev. Dr. William A. Epps, Jr.
Limits
The northeast corner of place the intersection of Bennett Street and Park Avenue
Zip Code
10302.0
Introduced By Council Members
McMahon
Biographical Information
The Rev. Dr. William A. Epps, Jr. was 91 when he died, after being ill for over a year. Rev. Epps worked with over 20 causes, civic and fraternal organizations. He was the pastor of St. Philip’s Baptist Church in Port Richmond, Staten Island, and
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":[-74.00220115399998,40.72798488400008]}
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
Manhattan
New Name
Lucy and Lenny Cecere Way
Limits
At the southwest corner of MacDougal Street and Houston Street
Zip Code
10012.0
Introduced By Council Members
Johnson
Biographical Information
Lucy Cecere served on the board of the Village Nursing Home and helped save the home when it was threatened with closing in 1975. The Village Nursing Home, now Village Care, is still open today and remains an important primary-care institution for the
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":[-73.88110075799995,40.73559221600004]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 897
Enactment Date
2023-03-19T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2023-07-02T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2023/044
Category
Intersection
Borough
Queens
New Name
John Browne Way
Limits
At the intersection of Grand Avenue and Simonson Street
Zip Code
11373.0
Introduced By Council Members
Krishnan
Biographical Information
John Browne was born in Ireland in 1939, and immigrated to the United States in 1957. He served in the United States Army from 1960 until 1962 as a member of the 3rd Aviation Company of the 3rd Infantry Division. His employment history includes five year
Int. No. 1008
Intro Number: Int. No. 1008 • Enactment Date: 1985-11-25T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1985-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.86967504499995,40.854381713000066]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1008
Enactment Date
1985-11-25T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1985-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1985/073
Category
Playground
Borough
Bronx
New Name
Ben Abrams Playground
Limits
An existing playground within the Oscar Comras Mall located on the west side of Bronx Park East at the intersection of Lydig Avenue.
Zip Code
10462.0
Introduced By Council Members
DeMarco, Dear, Eisland, Michels, Ward, Povman, Alter, Foster, Leffler, and Wooten
Biographical Information
Ben Abrams was born on February 21, 1907, in the City of New York. He was raised in Manhatan attending and graduating from P.S. 147 and the Eastside Evening High School.

In March of 1931 Mr. Abrams married his wife Dorothy. The couple who were married f
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":[-73.79570141099998,40.69900538700006]}
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
Buffalo Soldiers Square
Limits
At the intersection of Tuskegee Airmen Way and 160th Street
Zip Code
11435.0
Introduced By Council Members
Wills
Biographical Information
The 10th Calvary Regiment was formed at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas in 1866 composed of all African-American men and white officers. The 10th United States Cavalry Regiment was also known as one of the original Buffalo Soldier regiments. The regiment serve
Int. No. 146
Intro Number: Int. No. 146 • Enactment Date: 1945-03-05T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1945-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.95619945299995,40.81533402400004]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 146
Enactment Date
1945-03-05T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1945-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1945/006
Category
Park
Borough
Manhattan
New Name
Sheltering Arms Park
Limits
Old Broadway, West 126th Street, Amsterdam Avenue and West 129th Street
Zip Code
10027.0
Introduced By Council Members
Phillips, DiFalco, DiGiovanna, Vogel, and Cacchione
Biographical Information
The park described in this bill was recently acquired by the city and is the site of the old Sheltering Arms-a Protestant home for children from 5 to 18 years of age for about 74 years (from 1869 to 1944). We are informed that during this period it has b
Int. No. 1186
Intro Number: Int. No. 1186 • Enactment Date: 1989-03-14T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1989-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.92424435899994,40.857653363000054]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1186
Enactment Date
1989-03-14T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1989-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1989/015
Category
Park
Borough
Manhattan
New Name
Michael J. Buczek Ballfield
Limits
An existing ballfield located on the easterly side of Fort George Avenue within Highbridge Park, approximately 1,500 feet north of west 190th Street
Zip Code
10040.0
Introduced By Council Members
Michels, Dear, Gerges, Messinger, O'Donovan, Robles, Foster, Wooten, McCaffrey, and Lisa
Biographical Information
Michael Buczek was born on August 19, 1964, in Paterson, New Jersey. He was appointed to the New York City Police force in 1985, first being assigned to a foot patrol beat in the Bronx.

In 1986, he transferred to the 34th Precinct in Washington Heights,
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":[-74.11869625199995,40.61705194900003]}
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 Brian E. Bilcher Way
Limits
The northeast corner of the intersection of Potter Avenue and Fairview Avenue
Zip Code
10314.0
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. 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":[-73.90642257099995,40.745638977000056]}
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
Queens
New Name
Edward Fowley Way
Limits
The intersection of Woodside Avenue and 58th Street
Zip Code
11377.0
Introduced By Council Members
Gioia
Biographical Information
Edward J. Fowley was an active community member and neighborhood leader in Woodside, Queens for over 25 years. Among many other endeavors, he was the president of the Woodside Senior Assistance Center for 21 years and the founder and president of the Wo
Int. No. 952
Intro Number: Int. No. 952 • Enactment Date: 1973-12-28T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1973-10-16T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.92315527699998,40.64333005700007]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 952
Enactment Date
1973-12-28T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1973-10-16T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1973/079
Category
Park
Borough
Brooklyn
New Name
Harry Maze Memorial Park
Limits
An area bounded on the east by East 56th Street, on the south by Avenue D, on the west by East 57th Street and set back on the north in an irregular manner approximately 200 feet south of Clarendon Road.
Zip Code
11203.0
Introduced By Council Members
Silverman
Biographical Information
Harry Maze was born on December 25, 1902. He died on August 20, 1971, a resident of 5518 Clarendon Road. He was active in civic, community and fraternal organizations. His public life began as a schoolteacher. He was thereafter successively an assistant
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":[-73.86970396799995,40.73549698100004]}
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
Cathedral Prep Way
Limits
At the intersection of 92nd Street and 57th Avenue
Zip Code
11373.0
Introduced By Council Members
Krishnan
Biographical Information
This co-naming will commemorate Cathedral Prep for over 70 years of service
Int. No. 794-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 794-A • Enactment Date: 1993-12-01T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1993-08-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.82893468999998,40.838303075000056]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 794-A
Enactment Date
1993-12-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1993-08-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1993/093
Category
Intersection
Borough
Bronx
New Name
Ernie Ottuso Square
Limits
The intersection of Waterbury Avenue and Crosby Avenue
Zip Code
10461.0
Introduced By Council Members
Castaneira-Colon, Cruz, O'Donovan and Rivera
Biographical Information
Ernest Ottuso, affectionately known as "Ernie Ottuso" of "Louie and Ernie's Pizza" was a special man who lived and worked in the Bronx at the corner of Waterbury Avenue and Crosby for thirty-three years. To the community in which he lived, Mr. Ottuso was
Int. No. 743
Intro Number: Int. No. 743 • Enactment Date: 1980-01-11T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1980-10-31T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.85842283799997,40.71219905800007]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 743
Enactment Date
1980-01-11T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1980-10-31T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1980/004
Category
Intersection
Borough
Queens
New Name
Remsen Square
Limits
A triangular plot 195.94 feet on Alderton Street 38.61 feet on Trotting Course Lane with a base of 114.73 feet abutting the Old Remsen Cemetery and apex of 31.29 feet.
Zip Code
11374.0
Introduced By Council Members
Katzman
Biographical Information
The Remsen family settled in the Forest Hills section of Queens in the 1600s and contributed greatly to the area. Each year on Decoration Day a ceremony is held at this plot which many political, civic and community groups participate.
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
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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 Alessi Avenue
Limits
On the Corner of Corona Avenue and Boyce Avenue
Zip Code
10306.0
Introduced By Council Members
Lanza
Biographical Information
Nicholas Alessi loved baseball and as a child played for the Staten Island Little League, as well as the St. Joseph By the Sea High School team. Nicholas never let his ailment, Cooleys Anemia, prevent him from doing the things that interested him. During
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":[-73.91550268699996,40.81756546100007]}
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
Carmen Belén Bermúdez Way
Limits
At the intersection of East 152nd Street and Third Avenue
Zip Code
10455.0
Introduced By Council Members
Salamanca
Biographical Information
Carmen Belen Bermudez was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, in 1918, and raised and educated in the Santurce community. She was excellent student and star athlete in track and field. In 1946, Carmen moved to New York City where she made her home in Harlem.
Int. No. 1744
Intro Number: Int. No. 1744 • Enactment Date: 2017-12-01T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2017-07-22T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.18278297099994,40.54770899000005]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1744
Enactment Date
2017-12-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2017-07-22T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2017/237
Category
Intersection
Borough
Staten Island
New Name
1st Lt. Alf Larsen Way WWII Hero
Limits
At the intersection of Arden Avenue and Rensselaer Avenue
Zip Code
10312.0
Introduced By Council Members
Borelli
Biographical Information
Alf Larsen served in the United States Army Air Force during WWII as a 1st Lieutenant on a B-17 Flying Fortress in the European Theater of the war. His B-17 crashed after encountering ground fire on June 27, 1944 and was killed in the line of duty. He r
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":[-73.98220805099999,40.78314101600006]}
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
Miles Davis Way
Limits
At the northwest corner of West 77th Street and West End Avenue
Zip Code
10024.0
Introduced By Council Members
Brewer
Biographical Information
Miles Dewey Davis III was a jazz icon recognized as one of the most innovative and influential jazz musician-composers of the 20th century. He was one of the first African-Americans to own a townhouse on the Upper West Side where he composed, collaborat
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":[-73.76390490399996,40.673554144000036]}
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
Neville Facey Way
Limits
At the intersection of 137th Avenue and Farmers Boulevard
Zip Code
11434.0
Introduced By Council Members
Brooks-Powers
Biographical Information
Neville Anthony Facey dedicated his life to helping others and serving his community. He exemplified that commitment to stewardship as Director of the Robert Couche Senior Center in Jamaica, Queens. Under his leadership, he made sure hundreds of low-inco
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":[-73.88997207999995,40.82677669000003]}
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
Pedro Luis Laspina Way
Limits
At the intersection of 167th Street and Vyse Avenue
Zip Code
10459.0
Introduced By Council Members
Salamanca, Jr.
Biographical Information
Pedro Luis Laspina co-founded the Caribe Village community group which helped formerly incarcerated individuals transition to full-time work, while also sponsoring block parties to provide youth a safe place to gather and play. During these events, Pedro
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":[-74.11053088999995,40.587480526000036]}
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
Philip P. Ressa Way
Limits
At the intersection of Coventry Road and Todt Hill Road
Zip Code
10304.0
Introduced By Council Members
Carr
Biographical Information
Philip P. Ressa was a very successful businessperson who gave back to his community. He was honored by the Boy Scouts of America multiple times, along with the Samaritan Day Top Foundation, he was named Man of the Year by the Staten Island Cancer Society
Int. No. 931-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 931-A • Enactment Date: 2009-04-20T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2009-07-30T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.86571208699996,40.85446604400005]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 931-A
Enactment Date
2009-04-20T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2009-07-30T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2009/025
Category
Intersection
Borough
Bronx
New Name
Mother Teresa Way
Limits
At the intersection of Lydig Avenue and Holland Avenue
Zip Code
10462.0
Introduced By Council Members
Vacca
Biographical Information
Mother Teresa was one of the leading humanitarian figures of the 20th Century. She settled in India and spent over 45 years ministering to the poor, sick, orphaned and dying through the Missionaries of Charity, an organization she founded. She was awar
Int. No. 825
Intro Number: Int. No. 825 • Enactment Date: 2008-10-10T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2008-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.11099791799995,40.628518315000065]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 825
Enactment Date
2008-10-10T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2008-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2008/048
Category
Intersection
Borough
Staten Island
New Name
Frank H. Buttermark Place
Limits
At the intersection of Morrison Avenue at the southeast corner of Bement Avenue
Zip Code
10310.0
Introduced By Council Members
McMahon
Biographical Information
Frank H. Buttermark was a master plumbing contractor and home builder who was also active in sports, politics and civil organizations. In the 1960’s, he re-established and owned Staten Island’s first semi-pro football team “The Staten Island Panth
Int. No. 1227
Intro Number: Int. No. 1227 • Enactment Date: 2016-02-25T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2016-07-15T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.07831815299994,40.621900037000046]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1227
Enactment Date
2016-02-25T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2016-07-15T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2016/023
Category
Intersection
Borough
Staten Island
New Name
School Security Agent Sandra P. Cranford Way
Limits
At the southwest corner of Tompkins Avenue and Hill Street underneath the Hill Street sign
Zip Code
10304.0
Introduced By Council Members
Rose
Biographical Information
Sandra P. Cranford was actively involved in the PTA at PS 14 and later served as a School Security Agent for 29 years. She was also involved with the National Council of Negro Women where she served as a historian and on several dinner committees. In 2
BOAP No. 498, BOAR No. 508
Intro Number: BOAP No. 498, BOAR No. 508 • Enactment Date: 1924-12-09T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1924-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.90134021799997,40.847876049000035]}
Intro Number
BOAP No. 498, BOAR No. 508
Enactment Date
1924-12-09T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1924-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
Not Provided
Category
Park
Borough
Bronx
New Name
O'Brien Square
Limits
The unnamed open space at the convergence of East 177th Street, Tremont and Webster Avenue.
Zip Code
10457.0
Introduced By Council Members
Alderman Hannoch
Biographical Information
Named for Capt. Thomas A. O’Brien who was killed in action in World War I. His family were longtime residents of Tremont – McN. (Information supplied by Capt. O’Brien’s sister Mrs. Daley)
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

Acquired March 10, 1896.

Named for Capt. Thomas A. O’Brien w
Int. No. 613
Intro Number: Int. No. 613 • Enactment Date: 2005-05-09T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2005-08-05T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.00462241799994,40.60318582200006]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 613
Enactment Date
2005-05-09T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2005-08-05T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2005/043
Category
Intersection
Borough
Brooklyn
New Name
Rachel “Frenchie” Paliseno Way
Limits
Corner of Bay 20th Street and Bath Avenue
Zip Code
11214.0
Introduced By Council Members
Oddo
Biographical Information
Rachel worked part-time for the Board of Education where she served many school lunches. She was loved by students and teachers alike. She was presented with a plaque form the Marian Rosary Society naming her as Woman of the Year. Rachel was dedicated
Int. No. 1086
Intro Number: Int. No. 1086 • Enactment Date: 1981-12-02T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1981-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.83744969599996,40.707896136000045]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1086
Enactment Date
1981-12-02T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1981-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1981/086
Category
Intersection
Borough
Queens
New Name
Raoul Wallenberg Square
Limits
Sitting area within Forest Park, which is located at Metropolitan Avenue and Park Lane South
Zip Code
11418.0
Introduced By Council Members
Katzman, Ward, Povman, Wallace, Stern, Leffler, and Orlow.
Biographical Information
Raoul Wallenberg, a native of Sweden, served on the War Refugee Board during World War II. He travelled to Budapest, Hungary, and dedicated his efforts to saving Hungarian Jews from Nazi German persecution.

He organized a staff of 350 volunteers. They w
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":[-74.00026661699997,40.717611729000055]}
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
Harold Lui Way
Limits
At the intersection of Walker Street and Centre Street
Zip Code
10013.0
Introduced By Council Members
Marte
Biographical Information
Harold Lui was a second-generation Chinese American born and raised in Manhattan’s Chinatown. He was a devoted community advocate, a path-breaking leader, and an inspiring mentor for over 40 years. He began his career at Hamilton-Madison House (HMH) in
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":[-74.02681452099995,40.63417236200007]}
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
Firefighter Billy Lake Place
Limits
The southwest corner of the intersection of 71st Street and 3rd 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. 1204
Intro Number: Int. No. 1204 • Enactment Date: 1989-04-14T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1989-10-28T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.00921257499994,40.71588514500007]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1204
Enactment Date
1989-04-14T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1989-10-28T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1989/022
Category
Intersection
Borough
Manhattan
New Name
James Bogardus Triangle
Limits
An existing traffic triangle formed at the intersection of Hudson Street and West Broadway between Chambers Street and Reade Street
Zip Code
10013.0
Introduced By Council Members
Friedlander, Greitzer, Castaneira Colon, Gerges, Wooten, and McCaffrey
Biographical Information
James Bogardus was a well-known New York inventor, engineer and architect who in the 1840’s and 1850’s created an iron-front building as a new type of structure. He also erected free standing iron-form towers which were used as tall fire lookout bell
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":[-73.85127419999998,40.87280823700007]}
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
Annie Mae Calhoun Way
Limits
At the intersection of Givan Avenue and Pearsall Avenue
Zip Code
10469.0
Introduced By Council Members
Riley
Biographical Information
Annie Mae Calhoun was born in Greenville, North Carolina and later moved to New York to further her education in nutrition. She attended New York University where she received her Master's Degree and worked at Kings County Hospital as a Nutritionist for
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":[-73.88653667399996,40.75159908400008]}
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
Mike Crowley Way 1st Pres. JHBG Way
Limits
At the intersection of 80th Street and 35th Avenue
Zip Code
11372.0
Introduced By Council Members
Krishnan
Biographical Information
Mike Crowley was a founding member and president of the Jackson Heights Beautification Group (JHBG). Under his leadership, JHBG landmarked Jackson Heights as a historic district, operated the first ever community based anti-graffiti program in the City,
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":[-74.13992526699997,40.630234951000034]}
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
Victor Scalici Way
Limits
At the intersection of Port Richmond Avenue and Hooker Place
Zip Code
10302.0
Introduced By Council Members
Hanks
Biographical Information
Victor Scalici was a notable figure in the Port Richmond community of Staten Island. He was a resident of Port Richmond Avenue and the proud owner of Scalici Florist, located at 523 Port Richmond Avenue. His influence was instrumental in shaping the comm
Int. No. 471-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 471-A • Enactment Date: 2004-12-21T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2004-08-05T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.08110113299995,40.61769227100007]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 471-A
Enactment Date
2004-12-21T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2004-08-05T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2004/063
Category
Intersection
Borough
Staten Island
New Name
Darryl Anthony Taylor Street
Limits
The southeast corner of the intersection of Osgood Avenue and Vanderbilt Avenue
Zip Code
10304.0
Introduced By Council Members
Addabbo, Jr., Avella, Barron, Brewer, Clarke, Comrie, deBlasio, Dilan, Fidler, Gallagher, Gennaro, Gentile, Gerson, Gioia, Jackson, James, Jennings, Koppell, Lanza, Liu, Lopez, Martinez, McMahon, The Speaker (Council Member Miller), Monserrate, Moskowitz
Biographical Information
Awaiting Biographical Information.
Int. No. 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":[-73.86335333499994,40.67938051500005]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 897
Enactment Date
2023-03-19T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2023-07-02T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2023/044
Category
Intersection
Borough
Queens
New Name
Little Bangladesh Way
Limits
At the intersection of 101st Avenue and Drew Street
Zip Code
11208.0
Introduced By Council Members
Avilés
Biographical Information
This co-naming will commemorate the Bangladeshi community and recognize the contributions that have been made and they continue to make in the future.
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":[-73.83131300699995,40.76328755900005]}
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
Daniel Carter Beard Memorial Square
Limits
At the intersection of Farrington Street and Northern Boulevard
Zip Code
11354.0
Introduced By Council Members
Koo
Biographical Information
Daniel Carter Beard was an American illustrator, author, youth leader, and social reformer who founded the Sons of Daniel Boone in 1905 and the Boy Scouts of America. He attended art school in New York City and wrote a series of articles for St. Nichola
Int. No. 1153
Intro Number: Int. No. 1153 • Enactment Date: 2025-01-18T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2025-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.09119299299994,40.58766900100005]}
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
Staten Island
New Name
Senad Demiri Way
Limits
At the intersection of Hylan Boulevard and Cromwell Avenue
Zip Code
10305.0
Introduced By Council Members
Carr
Biographical Information
Senad Demiri owned Cafe Latte’s in Dongan Hills since 2012. He brought food to those in need in the community and also provided food to many charity events and fundraisers. He was born in Ana e Malit (Municipality of Ulcinj) and initially moved to Broo
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