NYC Honorary Street Names

Twomey

Bill Twomey Place (Bronx)
Present name:None
Location:At the northeast corner of Revere Avenue and Dill Place
Honoree: Bill Twomey (1941-2014) wrote nine books on Bronx History and over 1,000 "Do You Remember" columns for the Bronx Times Reporter. He was the founder and president of the East Bronx History Forum, which gave new life to the Huntington Free Library. He was active on the Throggs Neck-Zerega Community Advisory Council, the Throggs Neck-Soundview Mental Health Board and the Throggs Neck Homeowners Association. When the Ferry Point landfill closed, he suggested that a golf course be built there. He was the founding editor of the City Island Power Squadron newsletter, vice-President of the Gethsememe Retreat League and Commander of the St. Frances de Chantal Sea Cadets. (Vacca)
LL:2015/76


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