A living record of the people, places, and legacies honored across East New York and Brooklyn Community Board 5.
Across East New York, honorary street signs preserve the names of residents, educators, faith leaders, activists, public servants, artists, athletes, and community builders. This living reference documents officially approved honorary street co-namings in and around Brooklyn Community Board 5.
This community-maintained archive is updated as co-namings are approved, installed, and verified. Have a correction, photo, historical record, or missing name? Contact East New York Times at info@eastnewyorktimes.com.
Each record documents an honorary co-naming, its location, the person or organization honored, and supporting historical or official sources where available.
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Intersection of Linwood Street and Hegeman Avenue
Virginia Burroughs Way honors a community leader at the intersection of Linwood Street and Hegeman Avenue in East New York. The honorary co-naming was enacted by the New York City Council in 2026 and installed following the August 2026 dedication.
Official designation: Local Law 49 of 2026
Pitkin Avenue, East New York, Brooklyn
Corinna C. Grant was an East New York community advocate recognized for her commitment to community wellness and uplifting local residents. Public tributes describe her as a trusted advocate who also served as a district director in Congress. A street co-naming ceremony honoring her took place on Friday, July 10, 2026, in East New York.
Exact cross street / legal street limits: Still to be verified from the City Council local law.
Van Siclen Avenue & Wortman Avenue, near Linden Houses
Wayne Mackie, a longtime Linden Houses resident and NFL official, was honored with a street co-naming near the community he called home.
Official designation: Local Law 81 of 2024
Schenck Avenue, between New Lots Avenue and Hegeman Avenue
Fat Boys Avenue honors The Fat Boys, the influential Brooklyn hip-hop trio made up of Mark “Prince Markie Dee” Morales, Damon “Kool Rock-Ski” Wimbley, and Darren “Buff Love” Robinson. Originally known as the Disco 3, the group emerged in the early 1980s and became known for its humor, beatboxing, hit records, and crossover visibility. The East New York block of Schenck Avenue between New Lots Avenue and Hegeman Avenue was honorarily co-named Fat Boys Avenue in recognition of the group’s neighborhood roots and cultural legacy. The sign was unveiled at a ceremony hosted by Council Member Chris Banks on August 22, 2026, with surviving member Kool Rock-Ski, family members, and Darryl “DMC” McDaniels of Run-DMC in attendance.
Official designation: Local Law 121 of 2025
Community Board 5 and surrounding East New York neighborhoods
East New York Times is researching historic and current honorary co-namings. Families, organizations, and neighbors are invited to help identify missing entries and share records.
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An honorary street co-naming adds a commemorative sign while the legal street name and official address system remain unchanged.
Families, neighbors, and community organizations prepare a request for an honoree and a specific street corner, block, or street segment.
Applicants submit a questionnaire, biography of the deceased honoree, and supporting neighbor signatures to CB5’s Transportation & TLC Committee.
After Community Board approval, the local Council Member may submit the request for City Council consideration.
After City Council approval and the Mayor’s signature, NYC DOT installs the honorary street sign.
Do you know of a missing honorary street name? Do you have a dedication photo, family history, news clipping, City Council record, or correction? East New York Times is building this archive with the community.
Submit a Name, Photo, or CorrectionPlease include the honoree’s name, the street location if known, the approximate year, and any source or contact information.
