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Posted on: June 13, 2023

Wyandanch Street Ceremoniously Renamed for Sis. Yvonne Holder Robinson

Yvonne Holder Robinson Street Renaming Resize

A section of Booker Street, between Straight Path and Troy Street, in Wyandanch, has been ceremoniously renamed Sis. Yvonne Holder Robinson Memorial Way.

Holder Robinson was vice president of the Wyandanch School Board and served as a poll inspector for over 20 years. Holder Robinson also held a position with the NYS Child Care Council for over 30 years as a child care provider in the community of Wyandanch. 

Holder Robinson was a member of the Whole Truth Church of the Lord Jesus Christ for over 30 years. She was the church cecretary, a member of the adult choir, narrator of the radio broadcast, and she was the director of the Summer Feeding Program. 

Holder Robinson loved and cared for others deeply. Because of her love for children, she adopted her nephew Jayden and her niece Heaven after the passing of her husband's niece. She always dedicated her love and concern for the children and parents in the community.

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