Following Borough President's Letter, CB12 Votes to Send Rabbi Yanky Meyer’s Street Co-Naming to City Council

By BoroPark24 Staff

In a significant step toward honoring the late Rabbi Yanky Meyer, Community Board 12 voted tonight to approve the co-naming of a street on 16th Avenue between 58th Street and 59th Street, in Borough Park in his memory. The vote sends the proposal to the New York City Council and the Department of Transportation for final implementation.

Rabbi Meyer, who passed away in September 2022, is remembered for his decades of selfless service to the Brooklyn community. He was a founding member of Misaskim and devoted much of his life to supporting families during their times of greatest grief. Additionally, his role as a dedicated volunteer with Borough Park Hatzolah earned him the admiration from those he served.

The vote marks a milestone in efforts to permanently recognize Rabbi Meyer’s lasting impact. Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso, who wrote a heartfelt letter to Community Board 12 advocating for the street co-naming, has been praised for his leadership in pushing this initiative forward. “Rabbi Meyer was a leader whose dedication to faith and service can be seen all over Brooklyn and this city,” Reynoso said in his letter. “It would be fitting for a Borough Park street to bear his name so that Brooklynites and visitors can be inspired by his devotion and selflessness.”

The approval from Community Board 12 means the proposal will now move to the next stages in the city’s process. The city council and the Department of Transportation will decide on the specific street to be co-named in honor of Rabbi Meyer. This move serves as a lasting tribute to a man whose life was defined by compassion, service, and unwavering commitment to his community.