NYC Honorary Street Names

Lusk

Larry Lusk Way (Bronx)
Present name:None
Location:At the intersection of Frisby Avenue and Benson Avenue
Honoree: Larry Lusk was the proprietor of a candy store, known as L.M. Stationery, opposite P.S. 12. For a generation, the store was an informal gathering spot for neighborhood residents, who discussed civic activities and neighborhood news. From the 1940’s through to the late 1960’s, Mr. Lusk’s establishment was a focal point of community activity and a safe haven for local children.
LL:2008/64


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