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News & Recognition
A look at John's restaurant industry work and involvement in the Long Island community.
HONORS & AWARDS
Recognized for business and community leadership
John Raimondi and Our Little Italy Pizza & Pasta have been recognized for their contributions to local business, education, charitable causes and the West Islip community.
2024 · SUFFOLK COUNTY LEGISLATURESmall Business Honoree · 11th Legislative District
Legislator Steven J. Flotteron recognized John and Our Little Italy as the district’s 2024 Suffolk County Small Business Nominee, celebrating restaurant ownership and community involvement.
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2024 · TOWN OF ISLIPItalian Heritage Award
John was among the honorees recognized at Islip Town Hall on October 22 for service to the community, including youth sports and local charitable organizations.
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2019 · TOWN OF ISLIPBusiness of the Year Recognition
Our Little Italy Pizza & Pasta was one of the Town of Islip’s 2019 Business of the Year Award recipients.
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2019 · PAWS EDUCATION FOUNDATIONEducation & Community Award
PAWS honored John alongside educator Jeanne Dowling at its annual gala for their contributions to West Islip. The event supported educational initiatives for local students.
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COMMUNITY SERVICEFounders Day Award
Suffolk County’s profiles recognize John’s involvement with West Islip SEPTA and the West Islip Breast Cancer Coalition and note his receipt of the Founders Day Award.
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COMMUNITY SERVICENick La Giglia Service Award
The Legislature’s 2019 PAWS profile also records John’s receipt of the Nick La Giglia Service Award as part of his community-service history.
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IN THE NEWS
The stories behind the recognition
Explore reporting and official announcements about John, his businesses and the causes they support.
JUNE 18, 2026 · SUFFOLK COUNTY LEGISLATUREOur Little Italy Recognized for Supporting Veterans
John Raimondi and business partner Jason Freda were recognized as Cooking for Long Island Veterans business donors at the third annual Driving for Heroes golf outing. Their support included pizza donations for fundraisers.
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APRIL 11, 2025 · SUFFOLK COUNTY LEGISLATURE$15,337.10 Raised for the Long Island State Veterans Home
Michele and John Raimondi hosted a fundraiser at The Piedmont in Babylon benefiting the veterans home in Stony Brook. The Legislature reported a donation of $15,337.10.
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OCTOBER 2024 · ISLIP BULLETIN / ISLIP ARTS COUNCILTown of Islip Celebrates Italian Heritage Honorees
Mariana Oliva’s coverage highlights John’s Italian roots, years of youth-sports coaching and support for West Islip charities.
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OCTOBER 23, 2024 · ABC7 EYEWITNESS NEWSPizza Strong: Supporting West Babylon Families
ABC7 interviewed John as Long Island pizzerias joined the Pizza Strong fundraiser for families affected by the West Babylon crash.
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OCTOBER 17, 2024 · SUFFOLK COUNTY LEGISLATUREJohn Raimondi Recognized for Small Business Leadership
A profile highlighting John Raimondi’s small business leadership, his restaurant Our Little Italy Pizza & Pasta, and his Raimo New York Style Pizza Trailer.
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APRIL 1, 2019 · SUFFOLK COUNTY LEGISLATUREPAWS Honors Education and Community Service
The Legislature’s gala announcement details John’s restaurant history and support for schools, youth sports, booster clubs and families in need.
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MARCH 20, 2019 · GREATER LONG ISLANDPAWS Gala Photo Coverage
Greater Long Island’s report and photo gallery capture the gala honoring John and Jeanne Dowling while raising funds for West Islip students.
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News photographs: Suffolk County Legislature. Each card links to its original publication.
