Brief
Brooklyn honors late Baby’s All Right co‑founder with new street name
The ceremony featured remarks from Baby’s All Right owner Tom Moore and a surprise party with local artists.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Brooklyn unveiled "Billy Jones Way" on Sunday at the corner of Bedford Avenue and Broadway, naming the street after the late co‑founder of Baby’s All Right, Billy Jones, who died in 2025 from glioblastoma at age 45. The ceremony was led by Baby’s All Right owner Tom Moore, who praised Jones for his impact on New York’s music scene. After the unveiling, Baby’s All Right hosted a party with surprise sets from Blood Orange, Porches, Fcukers and others. Jones, besides Baby’s, opened venues such as Night Club 101, Elvis Guesthouse, the Dance and Funny Bar. Music journalist Alex Suskind, known for work with Vulture and The Guardian, covered the event.
Key facts
- Brooklyn named a street "Billy Jones Way" at Bedford Avenue and Broadway. (pitchfork.com)
- The naming ceremony took place on Sunday, October 19, 2026. (pitchfork.com)
- Tom Moore, owner of Baby’s All Right, spoke at the ceremony. (pitchfork.com)
- A party featured surprise performances by Blood Orange, Porches and Fcukers. (pitchfork.com)
- Billy Jones also founded Night Club 101, Elvis Guesthouse, the Dance and Funny Bar. (pitchfork.com)
Sources
- [1] pitchfork.com — originally reported as “Brooklyn Street Named After Late Baby’s All Right Co-Founder Billy Jones”
