NYC Honorary Street Names

Connelly

Assemblywoman 1973 – 2000 Hon. Elizabeth A. Connelly Way (Staten Island)
Present name:None
Location:Underneath the Benedict Avenue sign at the southeast Corner of Manor Road
Honoree: Elizabeth A. Connelly (1928-2006) moved to Staten Island with her husband in 1954, and became active in local politics. She was first elected to the Assembly in 1973 and was re-elected 13 times. When she retired, she was the speaker pro tempore of the Assembly, the highest rank a woman had ever reached there.
LL: 2006/50
John Connelly Way (Staten Island)
Present name:None
Location:Southeast corner of Oakland Avenue and Forest Avenue
Honoree: John Connelly (b. 1954) worked for Euro Brokers at ther World Trade Center. He was killed in the terrorist attack of September 11, 2001.
LL:2003/15


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