Street Renamed After Off-Duty NYPD Officer Who Ran to Ground Zero

Madison Avenue and 101st Street in Manhattan Renamed for NYPD Officer John William Perry, a 9/11 Hero Who Rushed to Police Headquarters on His Day Off – Central Recorder Publishing

NEW YORK, NY — A busy Upper East Side intersection has been renamed to honor NYPD Officer John William Perry, a man remembered by his family and colleagues for heading toward danger on Sept. 11 while he was off duty. City officials and Perry’s relatives unveiled the new sign Saturday at Madison Avenue and 101st Street. The tribute fulfills a promise to remember him as one of the officers tied to the attacks, and as someone whose actions that mor…

Street renamed after off-duty NYPD officer who ran to Ground Zero

NEW YORK (PIX11) — It may have taken 25 years, but finally, an off-duty NYPD officer who died on 9/11 is getting the recognition he deserves. John William Perry was just about to retire when he changed his mind. The 38-year-old police officer was at One Police Plaza on Sept. 11, 2001, completing the paperwork [...]

Street renamed for NYPD cop who died on 9/11 after rushing out of retirement office

Perry was leaving the department after eight years to become an attorney on 9/11. The goal was to open a law firm, Perry & Perry, with his younger brother Joel.

NYC street renamed for off-duty NYPD officer who died in 9/11 terror attacks

NYPD Officer John William Perry was killed when the north tower collapsed on Sept. 11, 2001.

Street renamed for NYPD hero who ran to Ground Zero on his day off

The intersection of Madison Avenue and 101st Street was renamed for NYPD Officer John William Perry.

Off-duty NYPD officer who died on 9/11 gets UES street named for him

An Upper East Side street was renamed for NYPD Officer John Perry, who died on 9/11 after rushing to the Twin Towers to help while in the process of retiring to practice law.