THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK

OFFICE OF COUNCIL MEMBER 

JUMAANE D. WILLIAMS
 
Contact: Kevi nFagan
[email protected], 917-608-8784

October 2, 2017

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
LOCAL LEADERS JOIN FDNY TO CO-NAME STREET FOR FORMER LIEUTENANT

Assemblywoman Helene Weinstein (left) and NYC Council Member Jumaane D. Williams (right) joined "Pudgie" Walsh's children, Erin and John (center) to unveil the street sign named for their father. (Photo Credit: Ernest Skinner)

BROOKLYN, NY : On Sunday, New York City Council Member Jumaane D. Williams (D-Brooklyn) was joined in  Marine Park by Assemblywoman Helene Weinstein (D-Brooklyn) , the FDNY, and the community to co-name 'Robert "Pudgie" Walsh Way' in honor of the former Lieutenant .

"Pudgie" Walsh, beloved in the community, was an FDNY Lieutenant who also founded the FDNY Bravest football team and served as longtime coach for the Brooklyn Mariners. As a coach, across teams, he won over 600 games. At the ceremony, the community celebrated his long life of service and community involvement, unveiling the new street sign at the intersection of E 36th street and Avenue P.

The ceremony included performances by the FDNY bagpipe band to open and close the proceedings. Council Member Williams and Assemblywomen Helene Weinstein addressed the group, as did representatives from the FDNY. Pudgie's children, Erin Levine and John Walsh, spoke warmly about their father before a crowd of community members who remembered his impact. Following the speakers, the  street sign for "Robert 'Pudgie' Walsh Way" was unveiled.


"Robert 'Pudgie' Way" is unveiled. (Photo Credit: Ernest Skinner)

Council Member Williams addresses the crowd (Photo Credit: Ernest Skinner)


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