Committee on Parks and Recreation meeting
May 12, 2026, 1:00 PM
VOTE*
The committee held a hearing on a bill (Int 0822) to co-name thoroughfares, including Thierry Henry Way in Manhattan.
What was discussed
- Chair Hankerson introduces the vote on Int 822 to co-name two thoroughfares Council Member Ty Hankerson, Chair of the Committee on Parks and Recreation, opened the vote on Introduction 822, sponsored by Council Members Virginia Maloney and Shanel Thomas-Henry, noting it was heard at a May 6th hearing with testimony from the Parks Department and others; the bill would
- Roll-call vote on Int 822 Committee Clerk William Martin called the roll on Introduction 822; members offered brief soccer-themed remarks as they voted, and the item was adopted 8-0, then reached a final 9 in the affirmative, 0 in the negative, and no abstentions after a continuation roll call added Council Member Pierina
Agenda
1 item
- Int 0822-2026 A Local Law in relation to the naming of two thoroughfares and public places, Thierry Henry Way, Borough of Manhattan and Pelé Way, Borough of Queens, and the repeal of this local law upon the expiration thereof Approved by Committee