Jewish Community Relations Council of New York Way: City of New York to Honor JCRC-NY with Street Co-Naming

NEW YORK, NY (10/16/2026) (readMedia)-- On Monday, the City of New York will officially co-name the corner of East 47th Street and Second Avenue as Jewish Community Relations Council of New York Way in recognition of the organization's 50th anniversary and longstanding leadership and service to New York and its Jewish community.

Jewish Community Relations Council of New York Way will be located across from Dag Hammarskjöld Plaza, a place of great significance for the organization. JCRC-NY has brought the Jewish community and civic leaders together at the plaza throughout its 50-year history, supporting rallies to free Soviet Jews; rallying in support of Israel when under attack by neighboring countries; holding vigils after October 7 and gatherings with the Hostage and Missing Families Forum; and most recently co-hosting a rally against global antisemitism during the U.N. General Assembly.

JCRC leadership will share greetings and remarks, followed by remarks from elected officials, including City Council Speaker Julie Menin, and an official unveiling by Council Member Virginia Maloney, whose district includes the cross-street by Dag Hammarskjöld Plaza.