Sumner Redstone named a street in New York after him

In New York, media mogul Sumner Redstone was honored.

A portion of Times Square Street at 44th and 7th that runs past Paramount Global’s headquarters was renamed Sumner Redstone Tuesday at a street naming ceremony with the Redstone family, Paramount Global officials and City Councilman Eric Botcher. 3 was in attendance to recognize Redstone’s contributions to media and entertainment.

“My father was one of the greatest heroes in the media industry. By taking smart risks, not making decisions out of fear, and doing things his own way, he has consistently moved the industry forward.

“His achievements live on today in countless ways, including Paramount’s commitment to creating content that inspires, informs and educates audiences and keeps them coming back.” “I want to thank the city for honoring my father and the incredibly talented people at Paramount who are bringing his vision to life.”

Botcher said: “Sumner Redstone was a transformative figure in the media landscape and left a significant mark through his leadership of Viacom and CBS in New York. Under his leadership, these companies produced iconic television shows and movies that shaped American culture. Redstone’s vision helped promote New York as a global media center, attracting talent and investment to the city.

“His commitment to innovation in entertainment, combined with strategic acquisitions, has not only expanded the reach of his companies, but has also cemented New York’s status as a center of creativity and excellence.” media. “It is an honor to celebrate his legacy with his family in the heart of Times Square, the media center of the world.”

Paramount Global co-CEOs George Cheeks, Chris McCarthy and Brian Robbins also paid tribute to Redstone. “It is an honor to celebrate Sumner Redstone, without whom our rich company would not exist,” they said in a statement. “Sumner’s support and confidence in the organization, along with his clear vision His belief that content is king has made Paramount one of the world’s leading entertainment companies with the strongest assets in the business.”

Then-City Council Speaker Corey Johnson proposed a measure to rename part of the street on December 15, 2021. The bill was passed a month later, on January 15, 2022.

Redstone died on August 12, 2020 at the age of 97.