The subway station at 110th Street and Central Park North has been renamed to 110th Street-Malcolm X Plaza in honor of the civil rights leader. Governor Kathy Hochul announced this renaming during Harlem Week celebrations. The legislation confirming the renaming, S1204/A5339, was signed at a ceremony at the station. Malcolm X lived in Harlem for over a decade and made significant contributions to civil rights. Hochul also designated the Harlem Renaissance Cultural District as culturally significant, emphasizing Harlem's historical impact on American society.
The subway station at 110th Street and Central Park North was renamed on Aug. 10 to 110th Street-Malcolm X Plaza, honoring the civil rights leader's legacy.
Hochul signed S1204/A5339 legislation during the ceremony, acknowledging the renaming of the station in a vibrant Harlem celebration amidst Harlem Week.
Malcolm X lived in Harlem for over a decade, contributing significantly to civil rights and cultural movements, before his assassination at 39 in 1965.
Hochul emphasized the importance of recognizing Malcolm X's contributions and the Harlem Renaissance, highlighting Harlem's historical significance in the struggle for civil rights.
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