Astin Jacobo Way (Bronx)
Present name:Prospect Avenue
Location:Between East 180th Street and East 182nd Street
Honoree: Austin Jacobo (1929-2002), was the president of the Crotona Community Coalition for 25 years. Under his leadership, the community received a 3 million dollar city grant enabling it to build a ballpark, maintain a sports program. The Coalition also developed affordable housing and a community center.
LL:2003/34