NYC Honorary Street Names

Greco

Mike Greco Way (Bronx)
Present name:None
Location:At the intersection of East 186th Street and Arthur Avenue
Honoree: Mike Greco (d. 2019) was known as the Mayor of Arthur Avenue. In the 1950s he opened a delicatessen in the Arthur Avenue Retail Market. Mike’s Deli became the heart of the Bronx’s Little Italy, attracting residents, celebrities, athletes and politicians. He would always feed people at his deli who could not afford it. He also donated food to local organizations and brought food to people’s homes who were less fortunate. He received the Businessman of the Year Award from the Bronx Borough President and the Bronx Merchant organization. He was a member of the National Italian Association. (Torres)
LL:2019/158
Mike Greco Way (Bronx)
Present name:None
Location:At the intersection of Hughes Avenue and Crescent Avenue
Honoree: Mike Greco (d. 2019) was known as the Mayor of Arthur Avenue. In the 1950s he opened a delicatessen in the Arthur Avenue Retail Market. Mike’s Deli became the heart of the Bronx’s Little Italy, attracting residents, celebrities, athletes and politicians. He would always feed people at his deli who could not afford it. He also donated food to local organizations and brought food to people’s homes who were less fortunate. He received the Businessman of the Year Award from the Bronx Borough President and the Bronx Merchant organization. He was a member of the National Italian Association. (Torres)
LL:2020/26


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