Nutley UNICO, a Chapter of UNICO National, held its monthly meeting Thursday, January 5th welcoming several new members: Sharon Balsamo, William Cutillo, Daniel Ervolino and Joseph Trentacost. The Mille Grazie Award was given to Maurice Ferraro for his service to Nutley UNICO and the highlight of the evening, besides the outstanding menu, was Phil ...

Nutley Unico, a chapter of Unico National, held its monthly meeting Thursday, Jan. 5, welcoming new members Sharon Balsamo, William Cutillo, Daniel Ervolino and Joseph Trentacost.  The Mille Grazie Award was given to Maurice Ferraro for his service to Nutley Unico, and the highlight of the evening, besides the outstanding menu, was Phil Cuzzi recei...

The UNICO Rehoboth Area Chapter season opener on Oct. 20 featured author-member Richard Muti, who shared his research and lifelong interest in Frank Sinatra, with his publication “Cent’anni: The Sinatra Legend at 100.” Muti, a member who along with his wife Lorraine, transferred from a New Jersey UNICO Chapter and lives in Millsboro, has an impress...

The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Chapter of UNICO, the Italian-American service organization, is dedicated to helping local students maximize their talent and potential through educational pursuits. In the 49 years since the chapter began, the organization has offered scholarships to graduating high school seniors. This year, the chapter will be offering...

There is strength in numbers, the adage goes, and nowhere is that more apparent than at Casa Italia in Stone Park, where more than a dozen organizations will join forces to stage the Casa’s eighth annual Christmas Village. The complimentary open house is slated for Dec. 4. A Presepio Vivente, or Living Nativity, will be performed by ARPA/San Nicola...

UNICO (Unity, Neighborliness, Integrity, Charity, and Opportunity) is celebrating 100 years in 2022, and We the Italians wants to celebrate with all our Unicans friends. This is why we are happy to welcome a past President of UNICO National, Mr. Paul Alongi, who will help us know more about this historical family of Italian Americans that has been...

The Bayonne Chapter of Unico National has named long-time member Dr. Brian Beebe as our 2022 Man of the Year. It is not often that we are given an opportunity to show our appreciation for those among us who make life a little better by touching the lives around them. In addition to honoring our Man of the Year, the Bayonne Chapter of UNICO National...

Bloomfield UNICO, the Italian service organization, held its 26th annual Columbus Day observance this past Monday morning, Oct. 10, at the Christopher Columbus monument on the Green, across Broad Street from the Civic Center. Always a charming public event in Bloomfield, it attracted a small gathering of fourth-grade essayists, parents, principals,...

Richard A. DiLiberto Jr., the chairman of the Delaware Commission on Italian Heritage and Culture, was elected as one of 15 national UNICO trustees at July’s annual convention in New Orleans. DiLiberto, who will serve a three-year term as a trustee, said he is honored and excited to help steer new generations of deserving young people toward colleg...

Clark UNICO members hosted the 15th Annual Italian American Feast last weekend. UNICO Vice President Ralph Bernardo said there were thousands of visitors this year to enjoy the four-day event under beautiful fall skies. Throughout the weekend attendees enjoyed freshly created food, a variety of live entertainment, wine, beer, rides, carnival games,...