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Williams, T. E.Taurean E. Williams-Wells Way (Staten Island ) Present name:None Location:At the northeast corner of Broad Street and Tompkins Avenue Honoree: Taurean E. Williams-Wells (1985-2012) joined the Auxiliary Police at the North Shore’s 120th Precinct and was also a member of Youth In F.O.C.U.S., a Park Hill-based group committed to helping at-risk youth. He participated in the rescue efforts at Ground Zero and later died as a result of 9/11 related illness. He received two awards from former Senator Gentile and from the New York City Police Department for his bravery during the recovery effort. (Rose) LL:2020/26 |
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