The Honorable Nicholas Coffinas Way (Brooklyn)
Present name:Schermerhorn Street
Location:Between Boerum Place and Court Street with the sign on the southeast corner of Court and Schermerhorn Streets
Honoree: The Honorable Nicholas Coffinas (1919-2006) began his judicial career as a Criminal Court judge, moving to administrator of that court, and finally served as a Supreme Court judge. After retiring in 1995, he was appointed as a referee to hear and dispose of cases pending appeal from the Supreme Court. He settled more cases than anyone else in Brooklyn court history.
LL:2007/28