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Today the Queens Chamber of Commerce, the oldest and largest business association in Queens, announced the results of its Annual Meeting & Election of Officers and Directors, including the addition of five new members to its Board of Directors.

The Queens Chamber of Commerce, the oldest and largest business association in Queens, will hold the inaugural Queens’ Best Empanada Competition throughout April and May. Members of the public are encouraged to nominate and vote for their favorite eatery, to settle the debate over who in Queens serves up the most delicious doughy pastries.

QUEENS, NY, (March 16, 2023)—On Wednesday afternoon, the Queens Chamber of Commerce honored New York City Fire Department (FDNY) Fire Commissioner Laura Kavanagh and Jennifer O’Sullivan, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Legal and Administrative Officer of the New York City Football Club (NYCFC), at its annual St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon.

The debate is settled. Rocco’s of Roc Beach is the winner of the inaugural Queens’ Best Pizza Competition, held by the Queens Chamber of Commerce. Over the past several weeks, pizza aficionados nominated and voted on their favorite slices and pies in the borough, with the Rockaway Beach eatery emerging as the winner. Pizza D’Amore, also in Rockaway Beach, finished second, with Gaby’s Pizza on Hillside Avenue in Hollis finishing third.

Thanks to the work of Senator Charles Schumer, Representative Grace Meng and former Representative Carolyn Maloney, the Queens Chamber of Commerce will receive $2 million in federal appropriations as part of the 2023 government spending package. This Community Project Funding will support programs
that provide legal services to Queens-based small businesses, and the growth of the tech
sector in the borough.