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Central Park Subway Station Renamed for Malcolm X

8/11/2025

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In a heartfelt tribute during Harlem Week, New York Governor Kathy Hochul unveiled the new name for the Central Park North subway station: 110th Street–Malcolm X Plaza. This renaming honors the legacy of Malcolm X, a pivotal civil rights leader and proud Harlem resident, while also celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Harlem Renaissance and its rich cultural heritage.

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In a heartfelt tribute during Harlem Week, New York Governor Kathy Hochul unveiled the new name for the Central Park North subway station: 110th Street–Malcolm X Plaza. This renaming honors the legacy of Malcolm X, a pivotal civil rights leader and proud Harlem resident, while also celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Harlem Renaissance and its rich cultural heritage.