Sep. 22, 2025 By Ethan Marshall and Ramy Mahmoud

New York City Council Member James Gennaro held a street co-naming ceremony in honor of the late former Council Member Morton “Morty” Povman on Sunday, Sept. 21, at the intersection of 147th Street and 75th Avenue in Kew Gardens Hills.

The renaming of the street to “Morton Povman Way” is meant to be a way to honor the legacy of Povman, who was the longest-serving Council Member in the history of New York City, serving in the role from 1971-2001. Povman died at the age of 93 in March 2024 due to complications with pancreatic cancer.

“Morty had a very soft, welcoming demeanor and was beloved by all. His legacy is marked by his remarkable tenure as the longest-serving member in the history of the New York City Council,” Gennaro said. “But Mo

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