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McGheeRandy “Bubba” Nelson McGhee Place (Manhattan) Present name:None Location:Southwest corner of West 123rd Street and Frederick Douglass Boulevard Honoree: Randy Nelson “Bubba” McGhee (1953-2016) was the director of the Phipps Police Athletic League (PAL) in Harlem. Under his leadership, the Phipps PAL was the first PAL to win the National Arts Program Award. He developed the Harlem PAL into one of the most innovative programs in New York City and he was known for admitting children even when their parents could not afford the league. He set up basketball, volleyball, dance classes, arts and crafts and other recreational opportunities for children. He received the Community Service Award, which is now known as the Randy “Bubba” Nelson McGhee Community Service Award. The Randy “Bubba” Nelson McGhee Basketball Classic tournament was named in his honor. (Perkins) LL:2018/139 Randy Nelson “Bubba” McGhee Place (Manhattan) Present name:None Location:At the northeast corner of 123rd Street and Frederick Douglass Boulevard Honoree: Randy Nelson “Bubba” McGhee (1953-2016) was the director of the Phipps Police Athletic League (PAL) in Harlem. Under his leadership, the Phipps PAL was the first PAL to win the National Arts Program Award. He developed the Harlem PAL into one of the most innovative programs in New York City and he was known for admitting children even when their parents could not afford the league. He set up basketball, volleyball, dance classes, arts and crafts and other recreational opportunities for children. He received the Community Service Award, which is now known as the Randy “Bubba” Nelson McGhee Community Service Award. The Randy “Bubba” Nelson McGhee Basketball Classic tournament was named in his honor. (Perkins) LL:2020/26 Reverend Gene McGhee Street (Queens) Present name:None Location:Intersection of 164th Street and 107th Avenue Honoree: Reverend Gene McGhee (1946-2007) was both a civic and religious leader in the Jamaica community. He was pastor of The Bethlehem Church of God in Christ for more than 30 years, and led numerous charitable endeavors. LL:2008/64 |
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