Members of the local community and Dunkin’ fans alike poured into Dunkin’ and Baskin-Robbins’ newly remodeled next generation restaurant at 100-09 Astoria Blvd. in the Queens neighborhood of East Elmhurst on Tuesday, April 28, as part of its grand reopening celebration.
Dunkin’ franchisee Rajan Patiwana of the Patiwana/Shah Network commemorated the occasion with a $3,000 donation to the Salvation Army Queens Temple Food Pantry, in conjunction with the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation. The Salvation Army Queens Temple Food Pantry offers bagged lunch and other food distribution services to the local community.
“I’d like to express my deepest gratitude to Rajan Patiwana and the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation on behalf of Queens Temple and the Salvation Army for this generous donation,” said Salvation Army Queens Temple Corps Officer Major Guillermo Di Caterina. “It is thanks to the generosity of the local community that we can continue to provide hot meals and grocery items for families within the East Elmhurst community. On behalf of our entire team, we thank you!”
Representatives from the office of New York State Assemblywoman Larinda Hooks and from the office of New York City Council Member Shanel Thomas-Henry joined the celebration and participated in a commemorative ribbon-cutting ceremony.
The morning featured the first 100 Dunkin’ Rewards members in line at 11 a.m. receiving one free medium hot or iced coffee for 100 consecutive days on the Dunkin’ App, while others spun the Dunkin’ prize wheel for free Dunkin’ merchandise and enjoyed a complimentary Dunkin’ photobooth.
The newly remodeled, 1,750 square-foot Dunkin’ and Baskin-Robbins employs 16 crew members and is open daily from 5 a.m. to midnight.
Dunkin’ Franchisee Rajan Patiwana of the Patiwana/Shah Network displays a special proclamation presented on behalf of New York State Assemblywoman Larinda Hooks to commemorate the grand reopening of the Dunkin’ restaurant at 100-09 Astoria Blvd. in East Elmhurst on Tuesday, April 28. From left to right: Royal Waste Services Director of Sales Aldo Pereira; Salvation Army Queens Temple Assistant Corps Officer Major Hugo Pizzirusso; Office of New York City Council Member Shanel Thomas-Henry Scheduler & Constituent Services Specialist Naomi Meza; Dunkin’ Franchisee Rajan Patiwana; Office of New York State Assemblywoman Larinda Hooks Chief of Staff Fernando Meza; Dunkin’ Business Consultant Joe Marando; Dunkin’ Director of Franchise Operations Leslie O’Neil; Salvation Army Queens Temple Major Arlene Di Caterina; Salvation Army Queens Temple Corps Officer Major Guillermo Di Caterina
Representatives from the East Elmhurst Dunkin’ and Baskin-Robbins celebrate the grand reopening of their newly remodeled restaurant at 100-09 Astoria Blvd. with a ceremonial ribbon-cutting on Tuesday, April 28. From left to right: East Elmhurst Dunkin’ Store Supervisor Mahmood Hasan; East Elmhurst Dunkin’ Manager Nazma Akter; Royal Waste Services Director of Sales Aldo Pereira; East Elmhurst Dunkin’ Manager Jotsna Sarawar; Salvation Army Queens Temple Assistant Corps Officer Major Hugo Pizzirusso; Salvation Army Queens Temple Major Arlene Di Caterina; Salvation Army Queens Temple Corps Officer Major Guillermo Di Caterina; Dunkin’ Franchisee Rajan Patiwana; Dunkin’ Business Consultant Joe Marando; Dunkin’ Director of Franchise Operations Leslie O’Neil; Office of New York State Assemblywoman Larinda Hooks Chief of Staff Fernando Meza; and Office of New York City Council Member Shanel Thomas-Henry Scheduler & Constituent Services Specialist Naomi Meza
Dunkin’ Franchisee Rajan Patiwana of the Patiwana/Shah Network presents the Salvation Army Queens Temple Food Pantry with a $3,000 donation to celebrate the grand reopening of the newly remodeled Dunkin’ and Baskin-Robbins restaurant at 100-09 Astoria Blvd. in East Elmhurst on Tuesday, April 28. From left to right: Royal Waste Services Director of Sales Aldo Pereira; Salvation Army Queens Temple Assistant Corps Officer Major Hugo Pizzirusso; Salvation Army Queens Temple Major Arlene Di Caterina; Salvation Army Queens Temple Corps Officer Major Guillermo Di Caterina; Dunkin’ Business Consultant Joe Marando; Dunkin’ Director of Franchise Operations Leslie O’Neil; Office of New York State Assemblywoman Larinda Hooks Chief of Staff Fernando Meza; and Office of New York City Council Member Shanel Thomas-Henry Scheduler & Constituent Services Specialist Naomi Meza
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