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A local cigar factory is partnering with an Academy Award-nominated actor from the Bronx to launch A Bronx Tale Cigar. La Casa Grande Cigars and actor Chazz Palminteri launched the cigar Wednesday in Little Italy. "I dedicate a cigar to my grandfather Cologio. He came to this country with nothing, and he made a life for himself and I thought that w...

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Longtime New York produce wholesaler and importer Sal Vacca, who died March 22, 2023, at the age of 93, appears to be one of those rare people who was universally respected and loved. “Sal was the nicest man I have ever met in my whole life… a true gentlemen,” said Thomas J. Tramutola of A&J Produce Corp., a wholesale operation located on the same...

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Current and former parishioners joined Cardinal Timothy Dolan, Auxiliary Bishop Joseph Espaillat, and the current and former pastors to celebrate the 125th anniversary of St. Philip Neri parish in the Bronx. Cardinal Dolan called St. Philip Neri “a grand parish on the Grand Concourse,” referring to the church’s location on one of the Bronx’s most i...

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The Belmont Business Improvement District (BID) will host a brief press ceremony on Monday, May 8, 2023 at 11:00 AM to celebrate the co-naming of Hughes Avenue at Crescent Avenue in honor of Michele “Mike” Greco, a staple of the Bronx Little Italy community and legendary owner of the famous Mike’s Deli located in the Arthur Avenue Retail Market for...

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If you know Little Italy, you know Tino’s. They are well known for their fresh mozzarella and one-of-a-kind paninis and sandwiches. When you walk in, it resembles the classic Italian deli. The copper pots hanging from the wall and the small brick pizza oven in the corner give it a homey feel, almost like you are walking into Nonna’s kitchen. There...

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An Italian market located on the iconic Arthur Avenue in the Bronx's Little Italy is opening its second outpost in Washington Heights. Pace's Italian Market is opening in the coming days at 4131 Broadway, between West 174th and 175th streets, a store employee confirmed to Patch. It is a relatively new business as it opened in the Bronx during the p...

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The Bronx’s Little Italy, also known as Arthur Avenue, is a vibrant and historic neighborhood that’s well worth a visit. With its bustling streets, delicious food, and rich culture, Little Italy is a must-see destination for anyone visiting the Bronx. If you happen to have a personal injury case in the Bronx, you may want to consider reaching out t...

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The FIERI Scholarship Fund was established in 1985 to enable and encourage gifted students of Italian American origin to pursue their educational goals and has already provided more than $100,000 to a number of talented young men and women. The goal is to encourage students and young professionals to continue to promote and preserve the Italian and...

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The Italian National Olympic Committee in the USA (Coni USA) and the Committee of Italian Abroad in NY (Com.It.Es NY) have announced the second Bocce & Picnic Tournament for families of the Italian, Italian-American communities and all citizens who love the Italian language and culture.  The Tournament takes place on the bocce courts in the Pelham...

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The feast of St. Joseph’s Day is coming up on March 19th and there’s no better place to celebrate than here in the Bronx in Little Italy! If you’re unfamiliar with St. Joseph’s Day, it’s the day that Italian Catholics honor Joseph, husband to the Virgin Mary. It also happens to be when Italy celebrates Father’s Day. In addition, if your name is Jos...

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