Mayor Bloomberg Signs Legislation Renaming Fifty-Six Thoroughfares and Public Places

December 17, 2013

Remarks by Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg at a Public Hearing on Local Laws

“The final bill before me today is Introductory Number Introductory Number 1188, sponsored by Speaker Quinn and Council Members Arroyo, Brewer, Chin, Comrie, Crowley, Dickens, Dromm, Gentile, Halloran, Ignizio, Koppell, Koslowitz, Mark-Viverito, Oddo, Recchia, Rivera, Rodriguez, Rose, Vacca, Vallone, Van Bramer, Vann, James and Gennaro. Introductory Number 1188 renames fifty-six thoroughfares and public places throughout the City.

“The first names I will read are street names in honor of two people who died on September 11, 2001, and although this is a modest gesture, this local law demonstrates the City’s commitment to always remember those who perished that day.

Salman Hamdani Way EMT, NYPD Cadet 9-11-01, Queens

Firefighter Peter J. Carroll Way, Staten Island

“The next seven names I will read are streets named in honor of police, fire and military personnel who died in the line of duty, in service to our City or our country.

Private First Class Carlos James Lozada Place, Bronx
P.O. Calabrese and P.O. Keegan Plaza, Manhattan
SSG Michael H. Ollis Way, Staten Island
Major Walter M. Murphy, Jr. Way, Staten Island
Carmine Granito and William Smith Way, Staten Island
Firefighter Michael G. Behette 9/11 Memorial Way, Brooklyn
Father Capodanno Place, Staten Island

“The next set of names represents individuals or entities that are being honored for their lifetime accomplishments, and while it is not possible to describe the reason for each individual or entity deserving of a street name change, each Council Member who submitted a name did present a detailed justification for this honor.

Miguel Angel (Mike) Amadeo Way, Bronx
Rivera Avenue, Bronx
Miles Davis Way, Manhattan
Janet Freeman Way, Manhattan
Private Danny Chen Way, Manhattan
Bishop Roderick R. Caesar Sr. Way, Queens
Apostle John H. Boyd Sr. Way, Queens
Reverend Lucile C. Hill Way, Queens
Rev. Charles W. Mixon Way, Queens
Dora Young Way, Queens
Pope John Paul II Way, Queens
Teachers College Way, Manhattan
Sylvia P. Woods Way, Manhattan
St. James Place, Manhattan
Grace Gold Way, Manhattan
Dr. John L.S. Holloman Way, Manhattan
Dr. Billy Taylor Way, Manhattan
Jeanne, Jules, Morty Manford PFLAG Way, Queens
Richard Italiano Corner, Queens
John and Dorothy Maguire Way, Brooklyn
Tom Kane Way, Brooklyn
Mrs. Geri Cilmi Place PS 41, Queens
Fr. Wissa Bessada Way, Staten Island
Korean War Veterans Way, Staten Island
Mary V. Lauro Way, Bronx
Emanuel and Adam Gold Plaza, Queens
Yolanda Sanchez Place, Manhattan
Charlie Palmieri Way, Manhattan
William Creech Vietnam Veteran Way, Staten Island
Herbert Ellis Smith “Smitty” Way, Staten Island
Joseph N. Esposito “Lighthouse Joe” Corner, Staten Island
Edward A. Tierney, Sr. Corner, Staten Island
Soccer Hall of Famer John “Jack” Hynes Way, Staten Island
Paramedic Lt. David G. Restuccio Way, Staten Island
Brandon Romero Plaza, Manhattan
Firefighter William Tropea Way, Brooklyn
John Mulhern Way, Brooklyn
Natale “Nat” Cerini Corner, Bronx
Guadalupe Rodriguez Way, Manhattan
Addison Branch Way, Staten Island
William S. Klapach Way, Staten Island
Elias Karmon Way, Bronx
The Honorable Gloria D’Amico Place, Queens
Sunnyside Gardens Arena Way, Queens
Walter McCaffrey Place, Queens
Dr. Joan Maynard Way, Brooklyn
Birdel’s Records Way, Brooklyn

“I would like to thank the City Council for approving this legislation.”

Contact:

Marc LaVorgna/Evelyn Erskine (212) 788-2958