Street renamed for first NYC teacher to die of COVID-19
On March 31, 2020, Sandra Santos-Vizcaino became the first New York City teacher to die of complications from COVID-19. She was 54.
On Oct. 8, 2022, an event was held to ensure her memory lives on: The corner of Fourth Avenue and 57th Street was renamed Sandra Santos-Vizcaino Street.
Family, friends and city officials gathered to honor the beloved educator, whose 25-year career included stints at P.S. 94 in Sunset Park, P.S. 84 in Williamsburg and P.S. 9 in Prospect Heights.