Dyker Heights’ beloved Colandrea New Corner Restaurant will permanently close after 84 years because of challenges stemming from COVID-19, one of the owners announced.

“Today’s uncertain environment, unprecedented circumstances, renewed challenges, and the impact of COVID-19 have placed me in an undesirable position, contributing to my decision to close our family-run business and end this chapter of our lives,” wrote Vincent Colandrea, whose grandfather opened the Italian eatery on the corner of Eighth Avenue and 76th Street.