Harold Rapkin Plaza (Bronx)
Present name:None
Location:The west side of Paulding Avenue at its intersection with the Esplanade
Honoree: Harold Rapkin (1917-1977), a World War II veteran, joined Post #769 of the Jewish War Veterans in 1974 and was later its Commander. Shortly after joining, he suggested a donation to the Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association for two bullet-proof vests. This was at a time when the NYPD did not issue bulletproof vests. He involved Post #769 in many other projects and was also active as a volunteer at the Kingsbridge VA Hospital.
LL:2001/ 71