New York City Council
Committee on Parks and Recreation
Dec 19, 2024
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09:30 AM
20 min
Summary
A vote. The committee passes legislation to ceremonially rename 109 thoroughfares and public places throughout New York City.
Features testimony from family members, community residents, and the public for Linda Carter Cooper and Monnie Callan.
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Council Member Krishnan introduces street co-naming legislation and highlights specific proposals
Council Member Shekar Krishnan, chair of the Committee on Parks and Recreation, introduces a pre-considered bill to ceremonially co-name 109 thoroughfares and public places in New York City. He explains …
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Testimony by Rafael Lopez, Member of the Public, on Linda Carter Cooper Street Co-naming
Rafael Lopez testifies in support of co-naming a street after Linda Carter Cooper, describing her significant impact on the community of 84th Street and Amsterdam Avenue. He highlights Cooper's involvement …
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Testimony by James Robert Jr., Member of the Public, on Linda Carter Cooper Street Co-Naming
James Robert Jr. provides heartfelt testimony in support of co-naming a street after Linda Carter Cooper, highlighting her significant impact on the community over the past 30 years. He emphasizes …
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Testimony by Gary Cooper on Linda Carter Cooper Street Co-Naming
Gary Cooper provides testimony in support of co-naming a street after his late wife, Linda Carter Cooper, highlighting her significant contributions to the Upper West Side community. He details Linda's …
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Testimony by Judith Gorsuch, Member of the Public, on Linda Carter Cooper Street Co-naming
Judith Gorsuch testifies in support of co-naming a street corner after Linda Carter Cooper, highlighting Cooper's significant contributions to the community, particularly her work with youth and her role as …
0:14:21
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Testimony by Lyndie Callan on Street Co-Naming for Monnie Callan
Lyndie Callan testifies in support of co-naming a street after her mother, Monnie Callan, highlighting Monnie's significant contributions to the Upper West Side community and her lifelong dedication to social …
0:16:45
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Council Member Brewer discusses street co-naming and honoring community members
Council Member Gale A. Brewer expresses her excitement about the street co-naming process and discusses the importance of remembering the honored individuals. She mentions a new website that lists all …
0:18:55
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Committee adopts street co-naming bill unanimously
The Committee on Parks and Recreation unanimously adopted the pre-considered bill for street co-namings. - Yeas: 8 - Nays: 0 - Abstentions: 0 The pre-considered bill to ceremonially co-name 109 …
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