WPCNR STREETS OF WHITE PLAINS. September 20, 2004: The city will officially rename Ferris Avenue for the friend of the city’s youth, the founder of the Jerome Robinson Drum & Bugle Corps,  Graduate of White Plains High School, Jerome "Bump" Robinson, who died last spring unexpectedly. The ceremony will take place October 2 at noon on of course, Ferris Avenue, and be preceded on September 30 by a recognition and thank you dinner at 7 in the Community Room at Madison House, site of much of Mr. Robinson’s work.

JEROME BUMP ROBINSON REMEMBERED WITH A STREET WITH HIS NAME. Mr. Robinson was unofficially known as "The Mayor of Ferris Avenue." Photograph from Thomas Slater Center.

The honor was announced Sunday evening by Ron Jackson, longtime community advocate, who has steadfastly supported creating a permanent memorial to Mr. Robinson who promoted youth self-esteem and steered them toward achievement through sports, music, and a charismatic rapport with the city’s youth for three decades. Through Mr. Jackson’s discussions with city councilmen, the Mayor’s Office, and community leaders who worked with Mr. Robinson, the memorializing of “Bump,” as he was nicknamed will become reality.