New Park Pizza

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]

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]