The renaming of 95th Street and Fourth Avenue in Bay Ridge to honor Mary Nolan highlights her significant contributions to the community. A ceremony on April 27, led by Council Member Justin Brannan, celebrated Nolan’s tireless commitment to service and justice over the decades. Born in Ireland and a fixture in Bay Ridge since her marriage in 1959, Nolan co-founded local organizations and served on the Community Board. Her accolades reflect her impactful community leadership, recognized with multiple awards, making her legacy a lasting one in Brooklyn.
For me, having grown up just a few blocks from here, I count my lucky stars every day that I have the tremendous privilege of representing this amazing community in the New York City Council.
Over the decades, Nolan became a well-known and respected community leader, serving on Community Board 10, leading the Commodore Barry Club of Brooklyn for more than 50 years.
Nolan was named one of Brooklyn's Extraordinary Women in 2006, received the Shining Star Award from Catholic Migration Services in 2010, and was honored with the O'Dwyer Award for Public Service in 2014.
Nolan’s renaming event signifies her profound and lasting difference made over decades within Bay Ridge, acknowledging her as a cherished community fixture.
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