Fox New rising star Rosanna Scotto
There is more to Rosanna Scotto than meets the eye. Not only has the host of “Good Day New York” been a lead news anchor at Fox-owned WNYW-Channel 5 since 1990, she’s also a pillar of the state’s Italian-American community. Born in Brooklyn, Scotto is a third-generation American, with roots to Calabria on her mother’s side and to the island of Isch...
Italian restaurant to open in west Henderson apartment community
It’s always handy to have a restaurant next door. Lexie’s Bistro, an Italian-American spot, is planned to open in May at the Ilumina on Raiders Way community in west Henderson. The restaurant draws on some serious professional provenance, with executive chef David Jones formerly of Jean-Georges Steakhouse at Aria and Prime Steakhouse at Bellagio, a...
The best neighborhoods where to stay in Naples
If you are thinking about a holiday in the shadow of Vesuvius but don't know how to find the best digs in town, this article is for you. We've got the lowdown on the best neighbourhoods where to stay in Naples, plus insider tips on hotels, B&Bs, holiday homes and hostels. Check out our complete guide (and our focus on the hottest hotels in 2024), g...
Vermont-Italy teacher education exchange launches
Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont Italian Cultural Association (VICA) and the Italian Consulate General of Italy in Boston announced today an exchange program for educators in Vermont and Italy centered around food systems education and farm-to-school professional learning. The purpose of the exchange is to share agricultural knowledge and leve...
Gian Lorenzo Bernini In Rome
Follow the footsteps of Gianlorenzo Bernini who has shaped our very idea of Rome. The twisting Roman streets and piazzas are Bernini’s showroom, filled with his masterpieces of sculpture, paintings and architecture. No artist defined 17th-century Rome more than Bernini did, working under nine popes and leaving an indelible mark on the Eternal City....
Bresaola della Valtellina PGI sees surge in sales, exports
Encouraging indicators of revival and stabilization mark the current state of affairs in the Bresaola della Valtellina PGI sector. Following a challenging 2023, the industry appears poised for a favorable turnaround. Production of the renowned cured meat from Lombardy surged by +9.44% during the initial two months of 2024 compared to the correspond...
'I know I'll get by this': Senate President Ruggerio breaks silence on health, rumors of a coup
One of the most powerful men in Rhode Island has cancer. As a proud − and some close to him say "stubborn" − 75-year-old Italian man who has been a part of Rhode Island's political life for more than four decades, Senate President Dominick Ruggerio was not keen on talking about his health − or the very private conversation he had about it with his...
According to ISTAT, well-being rises in Italy, but perception on climate and security worsens
General well-being is growing, in our country: just over half of the 129 indicators (out of 152) for which the comparison is possible, in fact, ISTAT indicates, "have improved over the previous year, 28.7 percent are at worse levels and 17.8 percent are stable." Less positive, on the other hand, is the 'performance' on the fronts of the environment...
Fondazione Italia partners with Sons and Daughters of Italy in America® (OSDIA) to offer 20% discount on classes to members
Fondazione Italia, a leading Italian Language school both in the classroom and online, has announced a partnership with Order Sons And Daughters Of Italy In America® (OSDIA). All members of OSDIA are eligible for a 20% discount on any group class offered by Fondazione Italia, which include beginning to advanced as well as conversational, vocabulary...
In Chiavari, Liguria, a high school will be named after Italian American banker Amadeo Peter Giannini
Amadeo Peter Giannini, founder of Bank of America originally from Favale di Malvaro municipality in the Tigullio hinterland, names a school in Chiavari. This morning the ribbon cutting ceremony. It is the institute of upper secondary education, a school created by the merger of the Caboto and In Memoria dei Morti per la Patria schools. "It is an ex...
New Italian eatery opens this month on St. Armands
A two-story Italian restaurant will be opening soon on St. Armands Circle. Called 15 South by Napulè, the eatery is owned by restaurateur Alessandro Di Ferdinando, who also owns Napulè on Tamiami Trail near Gulf Gate and used to own Made in Italy of Venice. A grand opening at the St. Armands eatery is scheduled for 6-8 p.m. Saturday, April 27, whil...
Soldiers honor fallen WWII service members
U.S. Soldiers assigned to HHC, Allied Forces South Battalion in Naples, Italy, visited the Sicily-Rome American Cemetery Jan. 24 to honor the fallen on the 80th anniversary of the allied forces landing for World War II’s Battle of Anzio. The ceremony honored service members who fought and died during the battle that lasted until June 4, 1944. Durin...