Bill Hughes Way LDR Count Basie Orch (Staten Island)
Present name:None
Location:At the northwest corner of Barker Street and Trinity Place
Honoree:  William H. “Bill” Hughes (1930-2018) was the bandleader, director and played trombone in the legendary Count Basie Orchestra. He joined the orchestra in 1953 and later became bandleader in 2003 after the death of Grover Mitchell. He traveled the world, entertaining crowds at famous venues. He also performed and recorded with Tony Bennett, Rosemary Clooney, Billie Holiday, Nat King Cole, Sammy Davis Jr., Bill Eckstine, Frank Sinatra, Sarah Vaughn, Ella Fitzgerald and Joe Williams. (Rose)
LL:2019/158

James Hughes, Sr. Place (Queens)
Present name:175th Street
Location:Between 110th Avenue and 111th Avenue
Honoree: James M. Hughes, Sr. was a civic leader, a member of Amity Baptist Church, a successful entrepreneur, a Master Mason and the Chairman of the Brinkerhoff Action Association, an organization that promotes civic pride and informs homeowners and residents of their rights in relation to city projects.
LL:2008/48

Langston Hughes Walk (Queens)
Present name:Northern Boulevard
Location:100th Street and 101st Street
Honoree: Reflects the location of the Langston Hughes Library, home of the Black Heritage Center of Queens. It is named in honor of James Langston Hughes (1902-1967), a well-known black author who wrote poems, novels, short stories, plays, history books and autobiographies. (RGPR)
LL:1999/70