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Our Lady of Loreto has a new protector: State Sen. Tony Avella. The Queens Democrat — and mayoral candidate — has stepped forward in the face of fresh threats by a Catholic Charities of Brooklyn and Queens subsidiary to demolish the shuttered century-old church in the Ocean Hill section of Brownsville. Avella has joined a campaign by the Brownsvill...

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Some of the highest-quality carbs in the the five boroughs can be found at Brooklyn’s family-owned bakeries and wholesale businesses. From traditional loaves of Italian bread to French classics like baguettes, seasonal varieties (Irish soda bread) to flavorful twists (cranberry-raisin with sunflower seeds), the possibilities are nearly endless for...

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Next stop, Brooklyn! It was an official homecoming of sorts for Coney Island’s newest sports franchise, North American Soccer League’s (NASL) New York Cosmos, which has left Hofstra where they played most of their home games to make Coney’s MCU Park their new home. The franchise was welcomed by the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce, Alliance for Coney I...

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Oggi c'è l'«italian sound»: marchi stranieri che ricordano, nel suono, il nostro Paese, e che offrono al mercato i valori e l'attrazione del made in Italy. Niente d'illegale, anzi, un riconoscimento, un omaggio. Sessant'anni fa era il contrario, in pieno dopoguerra il sogno era americano, ed evocava il senso di vittoria e di progresso. Due fratelli...

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March 4, 5, 11, 12 (Saturdays and Sundays) 3:00 pm: Regina Opera presents Tosca. The tale of a diva and her artist lover who become the prey of a corrupt police chief. The fully-staged performances are in Italian with English supertitles and with a full orchestra. The Conductor is Gregory Ortega, and Stage Director is Linda Lehr. Sponsored by Regin...

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For close to 200 years, Peter Rizzi's family has created treasured Italian foods for Sunday dinners and family gatherings. At Sweet Basil Pizzeria, which opened in Brooklyn last month, anyone can try these beloved recipes marked by slightly-sweet sauce and pleasant basil notes. "We wanted to bring old-world recipes back to Park Slope," said Rizzi,...

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An new "neighborhood Italian restaurant" is coming to 127 Columbia St. this spring. Chris McDade and James O'Brien presented their plans for "Popina" to Community Board 6's licensing committee on Tuesday night, explaining that the restaurant will take over the former home of Thai eatery Pok Pok NY, which has moved down the block to 117 Columbia St....

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Msgr. Jamie J. Gigantiello is taking on the role of pastor of Our Lady of Mount Carmel and administrator of Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Williamsburg while remaining vicar for development and director of parish giving programs for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn. He is leaving St. Bernard in Mill Basin, which will now be under th...

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By Giovanni di Napoli After enjoying a beautiful day in Manhattan at the Columbus Day Parade on 5th Avenue, my friends and I headed to Williamsburg, Brooklyn for the 4th Annual Columbus Day Giglio. Hosted by the Giglio Boys Club, partygoers were treated to an amazing soirée celebrating our faith, culture and community. This year, instead of rain,...

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Maestro Anton Coppola was honored by family, associates and friends at a Lifetime Achievement in Music celebration in an intimate soiree at the Columbus Citizens Foundation on 8 East 69th Street, Manhattan, on Wednesday, April 17. President Frank Fusaro, with assistance by Louis Tallarini, proudly spoke of the many accomplishments of the foundation...

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