Restaurateur Who Feeds Essential Workers: Huntington Local Hero

HUNTINGTON, NY — When times are tough, heroes emerge. We all know someone who's making a difference right now as we live through unprecedented and changing times.

Here at Patch, we've launched an initiative to help recognize these heroes making a difference in their communities. Together with Ring, we're working to let all your neighbors know about these outstanding people and their stories.

This submission comes from Marc Sumberac, who nominated Daniel Pedisich, the owner of Konoba Huntington.

Name:
Daniel Pedisich

State:
NY

Hometown:
Huntington

Hero's job:
Business

Relationship to nominee:
I am a frequent guest at his restaurant, Konoba, in Huntington Village.

Reason for recognition:
As the COVID crisis swept through Long Island, leaving restaurants and other businesses in its wake, Daniel & the Konoba staff prepared and delivered multiple rounds of food to the essential workers at Huntington Hospital MULTIPLE times.

One thing to know:
Daniel is a hard working business owner who has continually chosen to help feed essential workers despite the intense hardships faces by business owners during this pandemic.

Thank you for all you do, Daniel!

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