Tommy Caruso loved grabbing a slice at Frank’s Pizza in Throggs Neck as a kid. Today, he owns the place and is celebrating yer business’ 50-year anniversary. Caruso, 54, a Throggs Neck native, said Frank’s was a staple in the community and back in the day people flocked there. While things have not been easy the past two and a half years due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the restaurant is still standing strong, he said.

“I’m pretty excited,” Caruso said about Frank’s Pizza being in the biz for 50 years. “I’ve worked very hard my whole life and I want to be the best at what I do. Fifty years and hopefully we’ll be here another 50 years.”