Rolling Stone is reporting that the corner of Second Street and the Bowery in New York City will officially be named "Joey Ramone Place" on November 30th. The corner will be on the north side of the block that's home to legendary club CBGB (who celebrates their thirtieth anniversary next month). The naming ceremony is scheduled to take place at 1 pm on the 30th. Ramone's fans had been petitioning for the city's recognition after the Ramones vocalist's death from Cancer in April 2001

CBGB owner Hilly Kristal spoke with the magazine, "As far as the city recognizing Joey, it's about time… The Ramones meant a lot to this city and to music. They were the original punk rock band. Their longevity supersedes anybody who sold more records, and the consistency and meaning of their name is greater than anybody in the punk rock field."