Bayside Street Co-Naming Honors Late Military Chief Howard Haider

BAYSIDE, QUEENS — A Bayside intersection debuted a new name after Chief Howard Haider, who served in the military for four decades and was commander of the American Legion Bayside Post 510.

The new "CW5 Howard C. Haider Way" at the intersection of 207th Street and Northern Boulevard, unveiled in a co-naming ceremony Tuesday, honors Haider's lifetime of service to his Queens community and his legacy as the first to achieve the rank of Chief Warrant Officer Five in the state.

Haider died in 2016 at the age of 75.

"CW5 Haider lived a full life in deep devotion his to his country, his community and countless local organizations," City Council Member Paul Vallone said in a statement.

Haider was executive director of the Military Association of New York and president of the Empire State Warrant Officers Association, according to his obituary. He was also Commandant of the St. Kevin's Sea Cadets & Wavettes.

"We know that the 'Chief' was smiling down on us as we honored him," Christine and Howard Haider Jr. said in a statement. "It was a very proud day for all who loved him."