New Park Pizza is located in the neighborhood of
Howard Beach.[1] It is notable for being close to JFK airport.[2] The pizzeria has existed since 1962.[3][4] New Park Pizza was vandalized in 2013.[5] It was also the site of an anti-Black hate crime known as the
Howard Beach Incident which occurred on December 20, 1986.[5]
Pizza
The pizza can be ordered well-done.[1] The pizza is also characterized by its salty flavor: the pizza makers put salt in the oven before sliding the pie in.[6][3][2]