The City of New York on West 53rd Street briefly become "U2 Way '

Rock band U2 is getting official recognition of their season this week on David Letterman's show.

Mayor Michael Bloomberg is temporarily renaming part of West 53rd Street "U2 Way" on Tuesday, the day the group's latest CD is being released.

The band is making an unprecedented five consecutive times this week on CBS 'Late Show with David Letterman. "

It is the first time a musical guest has done a full week in the program, which is engraved on the Ed Sullivan Theater, near the intersection of Broadway and West 53rd Street - near the spot will be called.

Dublin, Ireland band has sold millions of records and has taken some political and social causes.