NYC Council approves 26 new street co-namings honoring 9/11 victims, heroes

The New York City Council approved 26 new honorary street and public-place co-namings across all five boroughs on Thursday, ahead of the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. These designations honor firefighters, emergency medical personnel, recovery workers, victims, and organizations connected to the attacks and their aftermath. The co-namings include "Squad 18 Sept. 11 Memorial Way" in Manhattan and "Fresh Kills 9/11 Recovery Heroes Way" on Staten Island, recognizing workers at the former landfill. The council also adopted a resolution calling on New York state to incorporate 9/11 lessons into school curricula to educate younger generations about the event and its impact.