George Carlin grew up on W 121st Street in Morningside Heights, between Amsterdam and Broadway.

Carlin always talked about his old neighborhood in his comedy acts, and remained friends with many people from there.

They held a ceremony on Wednesday afternoon where they put the sign up "George Carlin Way'.

Mayor Bill de Blasio signed off to honor Carlin following a 2 year petition drive

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