By contrast, in the South Hollis branch at 204-01 Hollis Avenue, the one-story library is an oasis from streets strewn with crack vials.

Singing in Creole, those who took part in a candlelight procession wound around the headless statue down Hollis Avenue.

A bust is also on display on Hollis Avenue, Arima, not far from the Arima Stadium.

Hollis Avenue (1998)

But they say they are worried that the drug trade on nearby Hollis Avenue was creeping in and changing its character.

A man who identified himself only as W. R. said that when he walked near Hollis Avenue, "you look at the ground, hold your breath and keep going."

The building where Mr. Lin was slain is at the corner of Hollis Avenue and 195th Street.

Most have been food stores like Son's fish market and Newway Supermarket on Hollis Avenue near 205th Street.

Mr. Gray and the other teen-ager were found by the police yesterday at 202d Street and Hollis Avenue in Queens, the sergeant said.

Maxeedy Isralon was pronounced dead at the scene of the shooting, Hollis Avenue and 204th Street, about two blocks from his home, the police said.