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NugentKenneth Anthony Nugent Way (Queens) Present name:None Location:At the intersection of 91st Avenue and 188th Street Honoree: Kenneth Anthony Nugent (1931-1971) served with the US Marine Corps in the Korean War. He later joined the NYP, where he was assigned to 103rd Precinct. He as killed in the line of duty o August 20, 1971, while trying to stop a robbery at a luncheonette in Hollis, Queens. (Miller) LL:2015/15 Lorraine Nugent Way (Bronx) Present name:None Location:At the intersection of Bayshore Avenue and Ampere Avenue Honoree: Lorraine Nugent devoted her time and leadership to many senior organizations in her community. Since 1990, she ran the local AARP group, hosting monthly meetings of seniors. She was also the first woman to be given the title of “commodore” for the Turner Club in Throggs Neck, which was originally organized in 1850 to give men a place to exercise and develop their physical abilities. She was president of the local chapter of the Red Hat Society. One of the premier women's social organizations in the world, the Red Hat Society, based in Fullerton, CA, began with the gift of a red hat and has grown into a universal symbol for women around the globe as they celebrate turning 50 and entering into the next phase of their lives. The social message behind the first red hat has resonated with millions of women around the globe regardless of race, creed, occupation, age or socio-economic status. It provides women with opportunities for social interaction, both for reconnecting with old friends and making new ones. Lorraine Nugent died on October 20, 2020, aged 69. (Gjonaj) LL:2021/14 Police Officer Kenneth Anthony Nugent Way (Queens) Present name:None Location:At the intersection of 91st Avenue and 188th Street Honoree: Patrolman Kenneth Nugent had served with the NYPD for 13 years and was assigned to the 103rd Precinct. On August 21, 1971, on his way to work, he walked into a luncheonette on Hollis Avenue and interrupted three men robbing the manager. He drew his weapon and ordered the men to drop their weapons, however the subjects suddenly turned and opened fire. Patrolman Nugent was able to shoot and kill one suspect before being shot. Two other suspects escaped, but were later arrested and charged with murder. Patrolman Nugent was killed in the line of duty.(Miller) LL:L.L. 2016/23 |
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