Queens councilman honors Minitalia Pizzeria owner for his 43 years of service to Ridgewood community

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Councilman Robert Holden visited Minitalia Pizzeria last week to recognize owner Rocco LaBianca for his delicious pizza and service to the community.

On Monday, June 28, Holden presented LaBianca with a New York City Council proclamation for 43 years of pizza making in Ridgewood. 

“Generations of my constituents have been raised on his excellent pizza,” Holden said. “No matter how you slice it, our district has some of the best pizza in the city and Minitalia is a great example.”

LaBianca said this was something he never expected to happen to him, but made him feel so appreciated.

“When you do something that you love, and then other people come and give you recognition, it makes you feel good,” LaBianca said. “I not only impress myself, I impress other people. It was really nice and I’ll remember it for the rest of my life.”