Jerry Orbach Way

You are standing at the intersection of Eighth Avenue and West Fifty-third Street, a corner officially designated as Jerry Orbach Way. This street sign honors the late actor who lived in a high-rise just steps away from this spot for more than twenty-five years. During his time in Hell's Kitchen, Orbach became a familiar face in the local shops and restaurants, often recognized by neighbors as a down-to-earth resident rather than just the famous face from the television series Law and Order. His wife, Elaine Cancilla-Orbach, successfully campaigned for this naming to celebrate his deep connection to the community he called home during the most successful decades of his career.