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St. Rocco’s Place
St. Rocco’s Place

Honors the patron saint of Quaglietta, Avellino, Italy. The Societa Gioventu Quagliettana, located on 28th Avenue, was founded by immigrants from that town in 1911.

Sources:

Gil Tauber, "NYC Honorary Street Names," accessed January 12, 2024, http://www.nycstreets.info/