NYC Honorary Street Names

Durkan

Frank Durkan Way (Bronx)
Present name:Tibbett Avenue
Location:Between West 240th Street and West 238th Street
Honoree: Frank Durkan (1930-2006), an Irish-born lawyer, represented members of the Provisional Irish Republican Army and also provided legal help to Irish immigrants in Riverdale. He was a central player on the U.S. end of the Northern Ireland Peace Process, notably as chairman of Americans for a New Irish Agenda.
LL:2012/48


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