Beastie Boys Square
Beastie Boys Square is the name given to the intersection of Ludlow and Rivington streets on the Lower East Side of Manhattan in New York City.[1] The intersection was immortalized when it appeared on the Beastie Boys' 1989 album Paul's Boutique.[2][3]
After a decade of petitioning the community board, on September 8, 2023 the intersection was officially renamed with an event at which both Mike D and Ad-Rock spoke.[2][4]
History
LeRoy McCarthy began to advocate for the intersection of Ludlow and Rivington to be renamed after Adam Yauch's death in 2012.[5] In 2014, Community Board 3 voted 24-1 against the renaming, citing city policy that community involvement with the location needed to be ongoing for at least ten years prior to the application for renaming.[5][3]
In July 2022, the city council approved the renaming of the intersection to Beastie Boys Square.[5] The dedication happened about a month after Hip Hop celebrated its 50th anniversary.[6]
References
- ↑ Bocanegra, Michelle (2023-09-09). "NYC officially renames Ludlow and Rivington streets 'Beastie Boys Square'". Gothamist. Retrieved 2024-05-18.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Richards, Will (2023-09-10). "'Paul's Boutique' intersection officially renamed Beastie Boys Square". NME. Retrieved 2024-05-18.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Kreps, Daniel (2023-09-09). "See Ad-Rock and Mike D Celebrate Naming of Beastie Boys Square: 'F-cking Awesome'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2024-05-18.
- ↑ "Beastie Boys celebrate renamed NYC intersection". 2023-09-10. Retrieved 2024-05-18.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Holtermann, Gabriele (2023-09-10). "'Ch-check it out:' Lower East Side street co-named 'Beastie Boys Square' | amNewYork". www.amny.com. Retrieved 2024-05-18.
- ↑ "Beastie Boys Celebrate 'Beastie Boys Square' Naming in New York: 'Makes Me Really Happy'". Peoplemag. Retrieved 2024-05-19.
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