NYC: Joey Ramone most-stolen street sign
In this Nov. 30, 2003 file photo, Charlotte Lesher, the mother of Ramones singer Joey Ramone, holds a sign that honors her son in New York, and names the corner of Bowery and 2nd Street Joey Ramone Place, in honor of the punk musician. Credit: AP
Officials say a metal homage to the late punk legend Joey Ramone may be New York City's most-stolen street sign.
The Department of Transportation recently had the lower Manhattan "Joey Ramone Place" sign reinstalled for the fourth time since 2003.
This time, it was raised 8 eight feet to curb temptation. The New York Post says that puts it about 20 feet above street level.
The group's longtime drummer, Marky Ramone, thinks Joey would appreciate the most-stolen distinction.
But he adds: "Now you have to be an NBA player to see it."
DOT spokesman Seth Solomonow said Broadway, Wall Street and Love Lane signs also have attracted souvenir-seekers.
The Post said the sign situation was first reported on the blog EV Grieve.
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