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The Forest Hills street where Spider-Man grew up in the Marvel comics was co-named “Spider-Man Way” this week. Photo by Gerardo Romo / NYC Council Media Unit.
By Ryan Schwach
Queens now has a street dedicated to its very own friendly neighborhood Spider-Man.
On Monday, the intersection of Ingram Street and Ascan Avenue in Forest Hills was co-named “Spider-Man Way” in honor of Queens’ local superhero.
The Marvel character, created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko, is a Queens local in the original comics and was raised by his Aunt May and Uncle Ben on Ingram Street.
Forest Hills’ councilmember, Lynn Schulman, pushed the legislation to get the street co-named, and said it helps make a permanent connection between the community and its hometown, web-slinging hero.
“Here in Queens, we see that every day in the people who show up for their neighbors and give back to their communities,” she said. “Spider-Man Way celebrates that spirit and recognizes the lasting connection between Forest Hills and one of New York’s most iconic characters. I’m proud to help make that connection a permanent part of our neighborhood.”
“Spider-Man reminds us that you don’t have to be superhuman to make a difference,” she added.
Schulman was joined at the street co-naming on Monday by Assemblymembers Sam Berger and Andrew Hevesi, Council Speaker Julie Menin, U.S. Rep. Grace Meng, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards, Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz and state Sen. Leroy Comrie.
“For decades, Forest Hills has been home to Spider-Man, and we are thrilled to honor that legacy with a street renaming for our very own Webhead,” said Berger. "For millions, myself included, Spider-Man’s heroic exploits in comics, film, and video games were more than entertainment. They inspired us to dream big, stand up for others, and remember that anyone can be a hero. Even a kid from Queens."
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