Cuomo and Mark-Viverito Announce Co-Naming of “Carey Gabay Way” in Brooklyn

 

Governor Andrew Cuomo, City Council Speaker Melissa Mark Viverito, and members of the New York City Council today announced the co-naming of a portion of Clinton Avenue in Brooklyn as the “Carey Gabay Way.” The new co-named section runs between Willoughby and Myrtle Avenues in Brooklyn, and honors the life of Gabay, an attorney and public servant who was tragically killed as an innocent victim of gun violence in October at the age of 43.

“Carey lived by the belief that hard work and public service can make a difference in the world. He could have done anything with his talents, but he chose to give back to New York – and our state is a better place because of it,” said Governor Cuomo. “I thank Speaker Mark-Viverito and the members of the City Council for advancing this important tribute to Carey, and I encourage all New Yorkers to join us in following his example of service to one another. We will honor Carey’s life and legacy as we continue his work to build a stronger, safer and more inclusive New York for all.”

"The Council is proud to honor Carey Gabay, a tremendously dedicated public servant to New York," said Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito. "Carey represented the best that New York City has to offer, and lost his life while working on behalf of the community in Crown Heights. This co-naming will serve as a small, but enduring, tribute to his legacy as a proud son of Brooklyn who spent his life helping others.”

“Carey Gabay’s life was cut tragically short in an act of senseless violence – and the loss of this young life was a loss for our entire city,” said Mayor Bill de Blasio. “Gabay was a loyal public servant, beloved by his family and his community. We are proud to support this street renaming in honor of Gabay – a fitting tribute for a man who did so much to serve our neighborhoods.”

Carey grew up living in public housing and attending public school in the Bronx. After a successful high school career, he went on to graduate from Harvard University and Harvard Law School. He had a longstanding commitment to public service and giving back to those around him, and while at Harvard University, he ran to become the president of his undergraduate student body. More recently, he worked as an Assistant Counsel to Governor Cuomo and later as First Deputy Counsel for the Empire State Development Corporation.

“It is truly fitting that as we celebrate Black History Month, the street co-naming proposals that I submitted to recognize Carey Gabay, Dean Derrick Griffith, and Reverend Clarence Norman, Sr., for their public service was passed today by the New York City Council. Through the practice of law, education, and ministry, these New Yorkers made an undeniable impact within the 35th Council District, which I proudly represent. I am proud that we can pay tribute to their legacies by placing street signs in their honor within the very communities they served in their lifetime,” said Council Member Laurie A. Cumbo.

Source: Press Office, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo