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Sam Leggio Triangle

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Highland Pl. at Etna St., Forcetube Ave.

Brooklyn

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This text is part of Parks’ Historical Signs Project and can be found posted within the park.

Sam Leggio (1923-1985) was a longtime Cypress Hills resident who was passionately committed to improving his neighborhood. He was born in Queens on October 21, 1923, as Saverio Leggio. He lived on Highland Place with his wife, Lillian, where they raised three children. Leggio served as a Boy Scout Leader, a Block Association President, and organizer of local Memorial Day and “We Love Cypress Hills Day” parades. As a Boy Scout Leader, he often took time to honor the graves of deceased soldiers. Leggio worked on the Long Island Railroad all his life, and died on May 2, 1985. He is remembered as a man ardently dedicated to the Cypress Hills community.

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    • Fri
      Heavy Rain
      75°F
    • Sat
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      84°F
    • Sun
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      80°F
    • Fri
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      82°F

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