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Sheik Ali Transforms Mafia Hangout into Halal Italian Spot

2/15/2026

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Sheik Ahsan Ali, of Aldo’s Pizzaria and Restaurant in Ozone Park, Queens, has transformed it from a Mafia hangout to a halal Italian restaurant, acknowledging the need for halal options.
Ali has worked at Aldo’s since 2016 and aims to cater to a diverse clientele.
The menu replaces pork and alcohol with beef and chicken to offer halal options.
Arshad Hussain, Ali’s uncle, supports the vision.

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Story summary

Sheik Ahsan Ali, of Aldo’s Pizzaria and Restaurant in Ozone Park, Queens, has transformed it from a Mafia hangout to a halal Italian restaurant, acknowledging the need for halal options.
Ali has worked at Aldo’s since 2016 and aims to cater to a diverse clientele.
The menu replaces pork and alcohol with beef and chicken to offer halal options.
Arshad Hussain, Ali’s uncle, supports the vision.