Queens, N.Y.’s Newest Street: Walter Becker Way
The late Walter Becker is getting a street named after him in his New York City childhood neighborhood in Forest Hills, Queens.
Per Rolling Stone, the corner of 112th Street and 72nd Drive will be named Walter Becker Way in a ceremony on October 28. The renaming was approved unanimously by the New York City Council.
Becker’s widow, Delia Becker, said in a statement, “Walter’s fans have decades of experience holding ‘Danfests’ throughout the country, and they always find innovative and eclectic ways of celebrating. It will undoubtedly be a fun and free gathering to honor and commemorate Walter as only they can!”
Erica Banas is a rock/classic rock blogger that loves the smell of old vinyl in the morning.
Erica Banas is a news blogger who's been covering the rock/classic rock world since 2014. The coolest event she's ever covered in person was the 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony. (Sir Paul McCartney inducting Foo Fighters? C'mon now!) She's also well-versed in etiquette and extraordinarily nice. #TransRightsAreHumanRights
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