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Chamber’s ‘Sunnysider of the Year’ Award Goes to Tony Tang of UPS Store

Tony Tang, recipient of the eighth Luke Adams Sunnysider of the Year award.

Jan. 15, 2018 By Nathaly Pesantez

The Sunnyside Chamber of Commerce has selected Tony Tang, owner of the UPS Store on Queens Boulevard, as the recipient of the eighth Luke Adams Sunnysider of the Year award.

The Chamber will present a crystal plaque to Tang on Jan. 23 at Tangra, located at 39-23 Queens Blvd. in a ceremony called the “Blue Moon Ball” starting at 6 p.m.

Tang stood out among the nominees for this round due to his “30-plus years of small business diligence, community spirit, and honorable dealing,” according to the Sunnyside Chamber.

“Tony Tang’s modesty, generosity to the community, wonderful personality, unfailing courtesy to all, and work ethic have been a 30-year example of small town success, industry and quiet perseverance,” reads part of Tang’s biography on the Sunnyside Chamber webpage. “His wife, Leena Tang, has worked by his side for their often 7-day, 12-hour schedules.”

Patricia Dorfman, executive director of the board, added that the award is given to “unsung heroes”, like Luke Adams, who work hard behind the scenes to help others succeed.

Tang, 64, ran Flagship Entertainment, a photo and video store at 45-04 Queens Blvd., for nearly 30 years before it closed in 2011. Prior to that, he divided the space to create two store fronts, one of which is now UPS. The remaining space has gone through several restaurant concepts, and is now the site of Zen Yai restaurant.

Tony Tang (QueensPost 2011)

The “Blue Moon Ball” will also honor five others who are the recipients of the first ever “Queens Impact Awards”. These awards are given to locals who made a positive difference in the community through personal drive and work ethic.

The ceremony, which will include dancing, a three-course-meal, raffles, and a free glass of wine, is open to all with a ticket, priced at $55. Tickets can be purchased via Eventbrite, or by calling Kris Czerniachowicz, event coordinator, at 646-552-8165.

Queens Impact Award Recipients

Manny Gomez – Sunnyside Chamber of Commerce

Melissa Orlando – Access Queens and Sunnyside Ballet

Ramiro Mendez of DeMole

Meridith Maskara- Girl Scouts of Greater New York 

Sherilyn Jo Sabba – Woodside Herald

 

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John

Tony and Leena have accommodated me and my business on many occasions. In fact, all of their staff are very helpful. I highly recommend their UPS franchise! Thank you both for making my online sales a success!

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Sunnyside_Lady

Mr. Tang is a great businessman. I enjoy going to his store! Congrats Tony! Well deserved!

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Zinsu

I’ll never forget the time I was in Tony’s UPS store and a woman came in to make color copies of a missing child flyer. Tony gave her the copies for free. From that moment on I knew I’d never go anywhere else to mail my packages. A well deserved honor!

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Zinsu

As the original poster, I too am baffled. Haters gonna hate, but… why? I didn’t even mention bike lanes! 🙂

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Rev. Brian Donald

Don’t know him or his wife
Never visited his business, not even in the same State.

But I wish him Congratulations and continued success in the future.

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Diane C

Congratulations, Tony Tang! I’m a regular customer of the UPS Store and I give Mr. Tang and his staff the highest marks.

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Tree of Liberty

Good job… I like this store, they are friendly and quick, this helps when one is double parked, just wanting to send back a Amazon return.

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Diane Kimbrell

Congratulations to Tony Tang! This award is well deserved. It has been a pleasure to be a customer at his businesses.

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Mac

Congratulations Tony!!!! I joined Tony’s Flagship Entertainment Video when it originally opened on 46th street off of Queens Blvd. then it moved to 45-04 Queens Blvd.,Tony and his wife Leena are both hardworking delightful people.

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