NYC Honorary Street Names

Ramos, S.

Calle Frenchie (Brooklyn)
Present name:None
Location:At the northeast corner of Marcy Avenue and Broadway
Honoree:  Santos “Frenchie” Ramos (d. 2019) grew up in Puerto Rico came to New York in his 20s. When he was 36 years old, he opened Frenchie’s Gym in Williamsburg. It remained open for 43 years, helping kids stay off the streets and away from drugs and gang violence. He also was a referee at the first WrestleMania. (Reynoso)
LL:2021/14


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