Fourteen years after the death of rap icon Big Pun, an ambitious fan, Shane Rossi took it upon himself to rename the Bronx’s E. 163rd St. and Longwood Ave, Big Pun Place.
The Department of Transportation was not allowing that. Less than a week later, the sign was removed.
It was good while it lasted. At least Rossi was able to get his message out. Hit the jump for more on the Christoper Rios fan.
Shane Rossi
“I think that he did more than people give him credit for,” Rossi said of his rap idol. “I just want (the city) to know that there is still interest and people haven’t forgotten.”
