George Carlin grew up in Morningside Heights. Photo by Jeff Robbins/AP Photo

Community Council 9 in Morningside Heights will vote on whether to name a block of 121st Street between Amsterdam and Broadway after the late comedian George Carlin—who grew up there.

Erinn Cawthon reports.

UPDATE: Carlin Street Campaign Sparks Controversy by Erinn Cawthon, 11/11/11.